Latest "Navy end strength" stories

Big enlistment bonuses offered to sailors entering the nuclear field

The bonuses exceed the maximum of $50,000, which they Navy established in February 2022.

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 months ago

Pay is up, end strength is down and more from the Pentagon’s latest budget proposal

Smaller services, a healthy pay raise and more from the fiscal year 2022 budget proposal.

By Meghann Myers

2 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.

By Mark D. Faram

5 years ago

Senate defense plan calls for fewer new troops than the White House wants

House and Senate negotiators will have to decide in coming months just how large the services need to be to counter growing security threats.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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