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Woman files $5M claim against Corps for sex abuse by Marine recruiter
A now-18-year-old woman argued the Marine Corps was negligent in letting Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Champagne interact with teenage recruits.
Marine recruiting stations are going virtual as COVID-19 continues to disrupt the US military
“With that in mind, we will immediately transition to prospecting exclusively via digital and telephonic means, and no longer initiate in-person interviews. We remain committed to recruiting the highly-qualified men and women our Nation needs for its Marine Corps."
By Shawn Snow
Arkansas Supreme Court rejects appeal of man who shot Army recruiters
The Arkansas Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a man who fatally shot a U.S. Army soldier and wounded another outside a recruiting station in Little Rock.
Recruiters receive Soldier’s Medals for actions during California mall shooting
“That’s when we heard two or three shots,” Marl said in July. “We kind of looked at each other and were like ‘is this gunfire?’ ”
By Kyle Rempfer
Here’s why Army recruiters aren’t taking November off this year
“Last year, we were behind from day one at about 4,000. Right now, the model has us over by about 600,” the head of Army recruiting said Wednesday.
By Kyle Rempfer
Umbrellas for male Marines, silver earrings for female Marines: Corps makes uniform changes
Female Marines have long been allowed to carry an umbrella — in their left hand so that they are still capable of saluting properly.
By Philip Athey
Hundreds of recruits got into the Army without passing a mandatory fitness test
In early 2017, the Army implemented a new fitness test. But not everyone took it.
Army recruiters respond to active shooter, aid wounded boys at California mall
After hearing multiple shots, the recruiters went to look for victims and found them.
By Kyle Rempfer
Study: Here’s how the Army can better use social media for recruiting
The Army’s social media accounts have the potential to serve as a testing ground for recruiting efforts, according to a Rand study.
By Kyle Rempfer
Abandoned and homeless, Marine recruit overcomes adversity and ships to boot camp
James Gordon was homeless about a month before he was scheduled to ship to Marine recruit training.
By Shawn Snow
Here are a few lessons for military recruiters straining to make mission from a civilian sales expert
The author provides step-by-step ways to manage time, focus on what's important and how best to reach military recruit prospects.
By Todd South