Senators press Pentagon on new medical system’s recruiting impactA letter to the Defense Department Wednesday seeks answers on how the Genesis military health system, and the need for more waivers, affects recruiting.By Geoff Ziezulewicz and Irene Loewenson20 months ago
The ‘Genesis’ of today’s recruiting crisisLeaders blame various factors for the recruiting crisis. But some recruiters on the front lines say one big cause is missing from the conversation.By Irene Loewenson and Geoff Ziezulewicz2 years ago
The ban on COVID-19 survivors joining up has lifted, but some cases could still be deniedAccessions for COVID-19 survivors will happen on a case-by-case basis, the defense under secretary for personnel and readiness said.By Meghann Myers5 years ago
Republican lawmaker pushes back on DoD policy barring some coronavirus survivors from enlistingRep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, called on the defense secretary to re-consider a ban on any COVID-19 survivors.By Meghann Myers5 years ago
Coronavirus survivors banned from joining the militaryRecruits who have survived COVID-19 are disqualified from joining up.By Meghann Myers5 years ago
Recruit processing stations still packed as Pentagon urges social distancingSocial distancing is the guidance, but at cramped MEPS stations, it's not always possible.By Meghann Myers5 years ago
