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Air Force sees historic recruitment surge with delayed entry program

The service is also shipping more new recruits off to basic military training on a weekly basis than it did two years ago, officials said.

By Riley Ceder and Stephen Losey

2 months ago

How low-scoring applicants ‘primed the pump’ for Navy recruiting boost

How an unconventional decision to accept a higher proportion of recruits scoring in the bottom 30% played a role in achieving recruiting targets.

By Hope Hodge Seck

8 months ago

Limited cell phone usage to be allowed for recruits in Navy boot camp

Allowing recruits to use their cellphones during basic training comes as the Navy eyes ways to lower attrition rates and increase interest in joining up.

By Diana Stancy

13 months ago

Platoon level gender-integration ‘critical’ for Marines, committee says

The report also recommends gender-integrated drill instructor teams.

14 months ago

The ASVAB test may soon include calculators

DoD is weighing the use of calculators on the ASVAB.

By Sarah Sicard

21 months ago

5 places the military should look for new recruits

Pulling from high schools and cornering unsuspecting mall workers isn’t cutting it.

By Sarah Sicard

21 months ago