Officials say a growing number of commanders are using service data analysis programs to help track soldiers' challenges and successes.
VA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers groups say even more staff is needed to keep up.
The services are looking to add about 12,000 troops to their ranks this year.
The service drops another 20,000 from its end-strength request.
America's defense communities have long been one of the largest sources for military recruiting.
By Karen Holt
Depending on their commissioning source, junior officers have a range of reasons to leave.
By Capt. Lindsay Gabow
Practices that fed the mobilization machine during recent wars now bedevil the Reserve as those wars end and the Pentagon preps for bigger fights.
The Army is trying to retain even more soldiers than last year, according to the service's top general.
The National Guard is going to be about 9,000 troops short on its end-strength goal for the year.
More potential recruits can’t meet weight or academic standards and more are using substances banned by the military.
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