US spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troopsThe multi-year effort has been part of a growing campaign to counter enlistment shortfalls. By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 weeks ago
Army to put one-star recruiting hubs in Los Angeles, AtlantaIt's the Army's latest effort to bridge a growing civilian-military divide and stifle the drop in the number of Americans serving in the military.By Todd South8 months ago
Lawmakers push Pentagon for clarity on domestic military deploymentsDemocratic lawmakers are asking military leadership for clearer guidance on when American troops can deploy on American soil.By Leo Shane III11 months ago
US military reassesses West Africa strategy as troops exit NigerAs the U.S. withdraws 1,000 troops from Niger, the top U.S. military officer said other West African nations may be open to an expanded American presence.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press13 months ago
Navy WWII vet Larry Storch, who found fame playing a soldier on TV, dies at 99Larry Storch and his lifelong Navy buddy Tony Curtis served onboard the submarine tender Proteus during the war.3 years ago
Pentagon budget aims to shrink the military by thousandsThe Defense Department budget request unveiled Monday asks for Congress to cut about 25,000 positions from the military services.By Meghann Myers3 years ago