Latest "military service" stories

Lt. Col. Noel Colls, flight surgeon for the Air Force's "Thunderbirds" air demonstration squadron, administers the oath of enlistment to new recruits during the Wings Over Houston Airshow in Houston, Texas, Oct. 9, 2021. The team typically performs an enlistment ceremony at each show site. (Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver/Air Force)

Air Force’s enlisted recruitment pipeline is drying up, general warns

About 4,800 people entered the Air Force in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, down from around 7,100 at the same point in fiscal 2021. And there are fewer prospects in the pipeline.

By Rachel S. Cohen

20 months ago

Members of Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1 interact with guests of the Super Girl Pro surfing event, Oceanside, Calif., on Sept. 18, 2021. The 14th annual Super Girl Surf Pro is a 3-day competition featuring the top professional female athletes from around the world. The U.S. Air Force is a partnered sponsor of the event, making a priority to inspire and empower girls and women of all ages. (Tech. Sgt. Erik Cardenas/Air Force)

Entire Air Force hits staffing, recruitment goals for the first time in five years

Waning interest in military service and eligibility among America's youth is still a cause for concern.

By Rachel S. Cohen

24 months ago

Former NSA director, retired top officers ask Supreme Court to declare military draft unconstitutional

The case could upend the Selective Service System.

3 years ago

Why I chose to serve in the military

Veterans share what made them sign up to serve in the U.S. military.

By Sarah Sicard

3 years ago

Dispatch from Rome: Militarism in America

The author of this commentary says that the wealthy and political elites seldom have any skin in America’s wars.

By Robert Bruce Adolph

3 years ago

4 veteran nonprofits that are changing the world

Newman's Own awards grants to veteran organizations that serve local communities.

By Military Times staff

4 years ago