US spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troops
The multi-year effort has been part of a growing campaign to counter enlistment shortfalls.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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Plan would make military enlistment, retention bonuses tax exempt
A bill introduced in the House this week proposes to end federal taxes on bonuses given to troops for joining or re-enlisting in the military.
Esper has beef with the military’s entrance exam
Defense Secretary Mark Esper is taking a look at whether the ASVAB is worth doing anymore.
The Army is planning a mass recruiting drive this summer
“We’re getting as many assets as we can across the Army, everybody is involved,” said Muth.
By Kyle Rempfer
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.
By Blake Stilwell
Astronaut to administer enlistment oath for 800 future soldiers from space
The enlistment ceremony will be available to live stream Feb. 26.
By J.D. Simkins
Army leaders weigh expanding JROTC in high schools
Americans at high schools with JROTC programs are more than twice as likely to enlist in the armed forces, according to Army Cadet Command.
By Kyle Rempfer
Army launches inquiry into how teen with autism and arm disorders was recruited
A 19-year-old diagnosed with autism and taking anxiety medications says a recruiter encouraged him to enlist but to conceal the diagnosis.
By Kyle Rempfer
The Army needs thousands more infantrymen by spring
The Army was short more than 5,000 junior enlisted infantrymen this quarter, numbers obtained by Army Times show.
By Kyle Rempfer
The Navy officer who supervised a SEAL accused of war crimes is charged
The Navy officer who supervised a SEAL accused of fatally stabbing an Islamic State prisoner in Iraq in 2017 was charged Tuesday with various offenses tied to the case, including allegations he conducted the SEAL’s re-enlistment ceremony next to the corpse and encouraged enlisted personnel to pose for photos with the body.
The Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment wants YOU — and there’s a big bonus for signing up
The Army is offering $10,000 for soldiers to go Ranger. There are also dozens of other MOSs offering big enlistment bonuses.
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