Army Recruiting

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.

Air Force recruiting rebounds while Army, Navy still struggle

Air Force recruiting boss Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein said Tuesday he is “cautiously optimistic” about staying on track for the rest of the year.

Army recruiting reforms go ‘back to the future’ to fix ongoing crisis

The Army appears to have modeled recruiting reforms after a defunct organization that fell victim to budget cuts, not performance.

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 recruiters at two-thirds of contract goals as fiscal year closes

Army Times obtained internal recruiting data that details the service's continuing recruiting crisis.

National Guard closes end-strength gap, but recruitment woes persist

Despite adjustments, the National Guard's struggle to recruit new troops continues.

Services need to track recruits’ medical waiver decisions, DoD IG says

Tracking why an applicant does not request a medical waiver could help improve the ongoing military recruiting crisis, according to the watchdog.

Army starts no-penalty purge of ‘ineffective’ recruiters

U.S. Army Recruiting Command will remove “ineffective” recruiters from the duty assignment without giving them a negative evaluation.

Lawmakers accuse Army of ignoring ‘woke’ policies that hurt recruiting

At issue is partial survey data released by Army officials earlier this month that pointed to other factors as obstacles to recruiting efforts.

Army’s parental leave policy will mirror private sector more closely

The Army was the last to release its updated policy following a directive issued by the Pentagon.

Can the military boost recruitment by allowing more tattoos?

A congressional panel wants Pentagon leaders to look into the issue.

Bus hijacking by Army trainee raises questions about health screenings

Fraudulent enlistments often aren’t uncovered and investigated until something goes wrong.

New details emerge with surveillance video of North Carolina recruiting station shooting

We now know the tactics and weapons the suspected shooter used, as well as how Marines and sailors in the center responded.

Military Recruitment Survival Guide

Thinking about joining the Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine Corps? Here's what you need to know before you talk to a recruiter.

Study finds taller, heavier female soldiers outperform smaller peers

The most essential tasks were performed better by taller, heavier female Army trainees and soldiers.

Army recruiter recruits his wife to join the Army

After two years of listening to her husband, she decided this was the right thing to do.