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Opinion
How addressing waivers and eligibility can fix the recruiting crisis
There 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 Schuman
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Senators press Pentagon on new medical system’s recruiting impact
A letter to the Defense Department Wednesday seeks answers on how the Genesis military health system, and the need for more waivers, affects recruiting.
Army using drug waivers, bonuses to fill ranks
Under the gun to increase the size of the force, the Army is issuing more waivers for past drug use or bad conduct by recruits, and pouring an extra $200 million into bonuses this year to attract and retain soldiers.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
The Army is tightening waiver authority for recruits with issues like self-mutilation, misconduct and substance abuse
The Army is once again requiring headquarters approval for accessions waivers involving behavior and criminal history.
Commentary: Recruiting’s slippery slope
The Army is struggling to meet its recruiting goals as it seeks to expand. Just 29 percent of America's 18 year olds can meet minimum enlistment requirements.
By Army Maj. Gen. Dennis Laich (ret.)
Congress could give fitness waivers to more troops as it targets high-demand skills
The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee said military officials need to look at changes in light of the dwindling number of eligible recruits.
Army now forgiving of past marijuana use to attract recruits
Smoked pot? Want to go to war? No problem.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
‘No changes to standards’: Army leaders take control of waiver controversy
The Army is in full damage control mode following an explosive story that the service had in August lifted a ban on granting waivers for history of mental health disorders and substance abuse.
McCain threatens new defense nominations hold over Army waiver changes
The Senate Armed Services Committee chairman is unhappy with how the service handled new rules for would-be recruits.
Disaster-related benefits end soon for Tricare users hit by Harvey, Irma
Tricare has procedures in place to make sure beneficiaries have access to health care when they are affected by disasters.
By Karen Jowers