New recruiting programs put Army, Air Force on track to meet goalsAfter several difficult years, the Army and Air Force say they are on track to meet their recruiting goals this year.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press9 days ago
Young veterans more likely to get dangerous jobs than civilian peersYoung veterans are more likely to work in jobs with significant physical demands and health risks than civilian peers, new research found.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
Army creates office to better support families with special needsSoldiers can enroll in the program when a family member with physical, emotional, developmental or intellectual disorder requiring extra services.By Zamone Perez and Karen Jowers4 weeks ago
2 injured in Apache helicopter crash, second mishap in three daysThe crash in Colorado comes just days after another Apache accident, and marks the fourth to occur in the last two months.By Jonathan Lehrfeld4 weeks ago
OpinionFast food or the military? Recruiting solutions overlook the obvious.In this opinion piece, the author argues that services have been overlooking an obvious solution to the recruiting crisis: Increasing junior enlisted pay.By U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (ret.) John G. Ferrari5 weeks ago
Pentagon can boost pay for separated families to $400 — but hasn’t Despite Congress authorizing the increase, the Pentagon is treating it as optional amid an ongoing compensation study.By Davis Winkie, Karen Jowers and Leo Shane III3 months ago