OpinionHow addressing waivers and eligibility can fix the recruiting crisisThere are many factors that contribute to the recruiting crisis facing the military, but at least one of them is within the Pentagon's power to fix.By Joe Schuman2 weeks ago
Senators press Pentagon on new medical system’s recruiting impactA letter to the Defense Department Wednesday seeks answers on how the Genesis military health system, and the need for more waivers, affects recruiting.By Geoff Ziezulewicz and Irene Loewenson7 months ago
Services need to track recruits’ medical waiver decisions, DoD IG saysTracking why an applicant does not request a medical waiver could help improve the ongoing military recruiting crisis, according to the watchdog.By Geoff Ziezulewicz10 months ago
The ‘Genesis’ of today’s recruiting crisisLeaders blame various factors for the recruiting crisis. But some recruiters on the front lines say one big cause is missing from the conversation.By Irene Loewenson and Geoff Ziezulewicz12 months ago
Need for accession waivers soars amid historic recruiting challenges At least 1 in every 6 military recruits were given waivers to enter service in fiscal 2022.By Rachel S. Cohen12 months ago
Senators push DoD to approve recruits who’ve sought mental health carePast treatment or diagnosis is still a bar to service for most.By Meghann Myers13 months ago