Ahead of the 2023 Association of the U.S. Army conference, the Army's top official talked in-depth about her recruiting reform plans. Some people think of Gen Z as the “everyone-gets-a-trophy generation,” 2nd Lt. Matthew Weiss said. But that’s not how he sees it. Critics say defense and education officials need more coordination to improve the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Army Times obtained internal recruiting data that details the service's continuing recruiting crisis. "A better solution would be to focus on finding those with a desire to serve and fostering that interest, not just getting recruits to pass an exam." By Stewart Latwin
10 months ago The Army National Guard has had to halt a key educational benefit due to a funding shortfall. Since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, the Pentagon has deployed more than 20,000 additional forces to Europe. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth spoke with Army Times about how and where the service will make its cuts. Despite adjustments, the National Guard's struggle to recruit new troops continues. After the 2020 disappearance and murder of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, there was a spike in prospective female recruits who decided not to enlist in the Army. By Hope Hodge Seck
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