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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.

6 weeks ago

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.

2 months ago

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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.

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.

11 months ago

The ‘Genesis’ of today’s recruiting crisis

Leaders blame various factors for the recruiting crisis. But some recruiters on the front lines say one big cause is missing from the conversation.

13 months ago

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.

14 months ago

Can the military boost recruitment by allowing more tattoos?

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

3 years ago

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.

3 years ago

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.

4 years ago

To draw more soldiers, the Army wants more recruiters, bigger budgets and a better slogan

It's getting harder to find new recruits, so the Army is rethinking how it competes to get today's young people.

5 years ago

Navy sees recruiting challenges on the horizon

The Navy hopes more recruiters, beefier enlistment bonuses and a wider social media outreach will help bring in the next generation of sailors.

5 years ago

Air Force aims to modernize recruiting amid growing challenges

Air Force recruiters are targeting more mature, athletic recruits for hard-to-fill battlefield airmen jobs.

5 years ago

Active-duty retention success hurts Reserve and Guard recruiting

Retention is also up in the reserve forces but recruiting is down and active recruiting may not meet increased needs, creating further manpower challenges.

5 years ago

Inside the Pentagon’s struggle to build a cyber force

Experts suggest the armed forces have structural problems that prevent it from becoming a digitally cohesive force.

5 years ago

Eczema and poor eyesight have previously kept people out of the Army, but the secretary is giving them a second look

The Army is looking at whether some treatable medical issues should disqualify Americans from service.

6 years ago

A person born on Sept. 11, 2001, can now enlist to fight in the war that day spawned

Military policy requires an individual to be at least 17 years old — with parental consent — to enlist in any branch of the armed forces.

6 years ago

All in the Navy family — mother and son enlist together

She intended to drive her son to visit a recruiter — she left having signed a contract.

6 years ago

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

A letter to the Defense Department Wednesday seeks answers on how the Genesis military health system, and the need for more waivers, affects recruiting.

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

Leaders blame various factors for the recruiting crisis. But some recruiters on the front lines say one big cause is missing from the conversation.

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

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

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

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

It's getting harder to find new recruits, so the Army is rethinking how it competes to get today's young people.

The Navy hopes more recruiters, beefier enlistment bonuses and a wider social media outreach will help bring in the next generation of sailors.

Air Force recruiters are targeting more mature, athletic recruits for hard-to-fill battlefield airmen jobs.

Retention is also up in the reserve forces but recruiting is down and active recruiting may not meet increased needs, creating further manpower challenges.

Experts suggest the armed forces have structural problems that prevent it from becoming a digitally cohesive force.

The Army is looking at whether some treatable medical issues should disqualify Americans from service.

Military policy requires an individual to be at least 17 years old — with parental consent — to enlist in any branch of the armed forces.

She intended to drive her son to visit a recruiter — she left having signed a contract.