Lawmakers demand answers on unpaid National Guard bonuses“It is absolutely unacceptable that the National Guard has not paid thousands of soldiers and veterans the enlistment bonuses they were promised.”By Sarah Sicard6 months ago
‘Extraordinary circumstances’ facing hungry military familiesCongress and the Defense Department can take action to help bring relief to struggling military families and service members experiencing food insecurity.By Abby J. Leibman and Retired Maj. Gen. John Ferrari20 months ago
The pilot shortage: The Army’s struggle to fix its aviation problemsThe Army's pilot manning looks good on paper, but data shows that the Army needs nearly 700 more pilots.By Meghann Myers5 years ago
The Army will force these soldiers to change jobs, offer bonuses to othersSome military occupational specialties are over-strength, but there are big bucks for soldiers who reclassify to undermanned jobs.By Meghann Myers5 years ago
Big bonus changes, filling units, new slogan: Inside the Army’s push to recruit and man a bigger forceThe Army is offering big bonuses to keep soldiers on board during as it grows the force.By Meghann Myers5 years ago
Here’s how much money soldiers can get for going (or staying) recruiterThere are bonuses to become a recruiter, bonuses to stay a recruiter and bonuses to extend temporary contracts.By Meghann Myers5 years ago
A plan to end Afghanistan War: Declare victory and give $2,500 bonuses to vetsKentucky Republican Sen, Rand Paul said the money spent on veterans would pale in comparison to the costs of the ongoing war.By Leo Shane III5 years ago
Report: If the military wants to hold on to special operators, they should do thisThe Army and Navy could retain more special operations officers by adjusting critical skills retention bonuses, a study has found.By Meghann Myers5 years ago
The Army’s recruiting force is finally fully manned. Soon, leaders hope, they won’t need so many.The Army has fixed its recruiter shortfall. Now the hope is to become efficient enough to not need them all.By Meghann Myers5 years ago
Army Reserve chief: Manning, fitness test challenges are under controlArmy Reserve chief Lt. Gen. Charles Luckey talks end strength, recruiting and the imminent Army Combat Fitness Test.By Meghann Myers5 years ago
The Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment wants YOU — and there’s a big bonus for signing upThe Army is offering $10,000 for soldiers to go Ranger. There are also dozens of other MOSs offering big enlistment bonuses.By Meghann Myers5 years ago
New in 2019: The Army’s got a big end strength gap to fill this yearThe Army needs to grow by 11,500 soldiers this year to meet its end strength goals.By Meghann Myers5 years ago