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Navy continues to struggle in recruiting as other services near goal
The Navy is performing better than it did last year, but is projected to miss its recruiting goal by roughly 6,700 sailors this fiscal year.
By Diana Stancy
Navy must broaden recruitment pool, chief of Navy Reserve says
"It's not enough for us to scream in the echo chamber of the people who are already invested in our service," said Vice Adm. John Mustin.
By Diana Stancy
Navy seeks to increase end strength amid recruitment challenges
The Navy wants to bolster its active-duty end strength by more than 5,000 sailors in fiscal 2024.
By Diana Stancy
Navy eradicates fitness test failures in campaign to improve retention
The change is part of a Navy-wide campaign aimed at improving accessions, retention and attrition.
By Diana Stancy
Navy surpasses FY22 retention goals amid recruitment challenges
"We are taking every opportunity to allow future Sailors to join or current Sailors to continue their service," Navy officials said.
By Diana Stancy
MCPON: High-year tenure pause can’t block younger sailors’ advancement
The policy suspension aims to "to keep our combat teams as strong as possible," said Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea.
By Diana Stancy
Navy rolls out new incentives for sailors who refer new recruits
Sailors can earn up to two Flag Letters of Commendation if they successfully refer someone who signs a future sailor contract.
By Diana Stancy
6 fun ways the military can boost recruitment
#6. Get a “Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy”
By Sarah Sicard
If Supreme Court ends affirmative action, how will the military adapt?
The officer corps already is markedly less racially diverse than the enlisted troops. And that gap may widen, defenders of affirmative action warn.
To reach 355 ships, Navy must revamp shipbuilding, recruitment and retention, advocacy group says
A new report from the Association of the U.S. Navy calls for more sailors, "immediately," and additional efforts to eliminate barriers standing in the way of a 355-ship Navy.
By Diana Stancy