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Pentagon anti-fentanyl efforts face operational challenges: watchdog
An assessment of the Pentagon's efforts to disrupt drug traffickers comes as the number of U.S. overdoses involving synthetic opioids continues to climb.
By Zamone Perez
US, Jordan drop second round of aid into Gaza
The latest U.S.-Jordanian air drop into the Gaza Strip Tuesday included 36,800 meals, according to the Pentagon.
Army to open applications for new recruiting warrant officer field
The new warrant officer slots are part of the service's broader recruiting reforms.
By Davis Winkie
Army numbers smallest since WWII — what units face cuts in 2024?
What steps will the Army take to avoid becoming hollow?
By Davis Winkie
Army recruiting reform rolling along into 2024
The Army is trying to overhaul recruiting, but it won't happen overnight.
By Davis Winkie
VA pledges investigation into crisis line after whistleblower concerns
The Government Accountability Office is also expected to launch an investigation into the suicide prevention hotline.
Vets calling crisis line get lost in system, whistleblowers warn
A government watchdog group has promised to investigate the claims.
Exclusive: The inside story of how the Army rethought recruiting
Ahead of the 2023 Association of the U.S. Army conference, the Army's top official talked in-depth about her recruiting reform plans.
By Davis Winkie
Gen Z Marine lays out some ideas for fixing military recruitment
Some people think of Gen Z as the “everyone-gets-a-trophy generation,” 2nd Lt. Matthew Weiss said. But that’s not how he sees it.
Army recruiters at two-thirds of contract goals as fiscal year closes
Army Times obtained internal recruiting data that details the service's continuing recruiting crisis.
By Davis Winkie
Opinion
Expanding the Future Soldier Prep Course solves the wrong problem
"A better solution would be to focus on finding those with a desire to serve and fostering that interest, not just getting recruits to pass an exam."
By Stewart Latwin