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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.
By Joe Schuman
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5 places the military should look for new recruits
Pulling from high schools and cornering unsuspecting mall workers isn’t cutting it.
By Sarah Sicard
Facing dire recruiting realities, Navy raises max enlistment age to 41
Recruits will have to arrive to boot camp by their 42nd birthday, officials said.
Space Force eyes easing enlistment rules to target high-demand skills
The incoming chief of the service said he needs to maintain recruiting flexibility to get individuals with technical skills into the ranks.
Navy offers future sailors, veterans up to $115,000 in enlistment, loan repayment incentives
Future sailors and veterans must either enlist or reassess into active duty and ship out before the end of September to qualify.
By Diana Stancy
Future sailors could earn up to $50K in enlistment bonuses
The maximum bonus is $10,000 more than previously offered to incoming sailors.
By Diana Stancy
Russian parliament OKs New START nuclear treaty extension with US
New START expires on Feb. 5. After taking office last week, Biden proposed extending the treaty for five years, and the Kremlin quickly welcomed the offer.
Biden proposing 5-year extension of nuke treaty with Russia, says US official
The treaty is set to expire Feb. 5 and is the last remaining agreement constraining U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Governors ask Trump to extend Guard coronavirus support missions set to end this month
Current deployment orders last only until Aug. 21, but state leaders say more support is still needed.
Raising the age of military enlistment
Threats to the free world must be met with mature individuals who know what is to be lost, say the authors of this commentary.
By Peter Polack and Jack McCain