Army brings back 90-day reenlistment window, suspends most extensions
The service surpassed its retention goals for the year in April by more than 800 soldiers.
By Todd South
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Air Force gives airmen just days to reenlist for retention bonus
High retention rates and reenlistments have caused the Air Force to burn through its retention bonus budget earlier than expected.
Space Force ups reenlistment bonus for select guardians up to $180,000
The U.S. Space Force hopes a new financial incentive will help retain guardians.
By Riley Ceder
Social media among many barriers to bringing back a draft, report says
A recent think tank report looks at the unprecedented social and cultural challenges the Defense Department would have to navigate in the event of a draft.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Air Force dangles big bucks, expands eligibility for retention bonuses
Seventy-three career fields are eligible for reenlistment bonuses reaching as high as $180,000 in fiscal year 2024.
Lawmakers move to automate Selective Service registration for all men
All men ages 18 to 26 would be automatically enrolled in the Selective Service System under a plan approved by a House committee Wednesday night.
GOP senators demand firings of senior staff after VA bonus mistakes
Twelve GOP senators want senior VA leaders dismissed for mistakes made regarding executive bonuses last year.
The Marines are retaining women at significantly higher rates than men
The military service with the smallest proportion of women in the ranks may also be disproportionately good at retaining them.
Tell us, Marines: What made you decide not to reenlist?
If you recently left the Marine Corps or are planning to, we'd like to hear from you.
Air Force again dangles $600,000 in bonuses to keep pilots in uniform
Annual bonus pay programs aim to keep airmen around to blunt the effects of a pilot shortage that has lasted decades.
Lawmakers demand answers on unpaid National Guard bonuses
“It is absolutely unacceptable that the National Guard has not paid thousands of soldiers and veterans the enlistment bonuses they were promised.”
By Sarah Sicard