Latest "military recruiting" stories

Experts, data point to women as best military recruiting pool

Women are still in in the vast minority in the military, but experts say they are an important recruiting pool.

By Meghann Myers

5 days ago

‘Special pay’ keeps Pentagon’s cyber experts from jumping ship

Services “spent at least $160 million on cyber retention bonuses annually” from fiscal 2017 to 2021, the Government Accountability Office said.

By Colin Demarest and Molly Weisner

5 weeks ago

Democrats scuttle debate over ‘woke’ military policies ... for now

Next year's Republican-controlled House is expected to focus on concerns over diversity policies within the Defense Department.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago

Navy lowers entrance exam requirements in bid to get more recruits

The pilot program comes as the services struggle to attract new recruits into the ranks.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

8 weeks ago

Sexual misconduct in JROTC programs higher than previously reported

Nearly 60 cases of sexual misconduct by instructors have been reported in the last five years.

By Leo Shane III and Davis Winkie

3 months ago

Austin ‘confident’ about meeting recruiting challenges

Austin acknowledged that recruiting is a focus area.

By Meghann Myers

3 months ago