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 Schuman7 weeks ago
Soldiers who volunteer for recruiting duty can pocket $5,000Volunteers must report to Army Recruiting College by March 31.By Todd South3 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 Myers14 months ago
Space Force eyes easing enlistment rules to target high-demand skillsThe incoming chief of the service said he needs to maintain recruiting flexibility to get individuals with technical skills into the ranks.By Leo Shane III20 months ago
Troops would get $90 monthly bonuses to counter inflation in House planA separate plan to pay all troops at least $15 an hour failed to gain enough support among lawmakers.By Leo Shane III23 months ago
Bigger military bonuses might be on the way to help with recruiting, retentionThe year 2022 was publicly dubbed the military's "most challenging recruiting year” in decades.By Leo Shane III23 months ago
Army expands two-year enlistment options as new screenings kick inMore than 80 career fields are now available to prospective short-timers.By Davis Winkie2 years ago
Army offers recruits up to $50K bonus as pandemic takes tollGiven the high standards, it will be difficult for many to qualify for the top bonus.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 years ago
Army releases new transgender policy, but can it prevent discrimination?Some advocates, however, remain concerned that the force may not be willing to protect transgender soldiers from discrimination.By Davis Winkie3 years ago
Bus hijacking by Army trainee raises questions about health screeningsFraudulent enlistments often aren’t uncovered and investigated until something goes wrong.By Davis Winkie3 years ago
Never too old? Meet a soldier who re-joined at 47 and is retiring in his 60sRe-enlisting at 47 meant losing 50 pounds and 10 minutes off a two-mile run time.By Davis Winkie3 years ago
Marijuana legalization hasn’t harmed Army’s recruit outcomes, study saysThe study compared the information from Army enlistment contracts with the career outcomes of each recruit over nearly two decades.By Kyle Rempfer3 years ago