Who's Joining the Military: Myth vs. Fact Several myths have been perpetuated about those young people who volunteer to serve. The information herein is intended to...
Pentagon Announces Tougher Extremism Screenings for New Military Recruits The Defense Department plans to add questions about current or past extremist behavior to screening questionnaires given to...
'In a Very Difficult Environment,' Coast Guard Offers Incentives to Entice Recruits In his annual address on the state of the service, Commandant Adm. Karl Schultz spelled out plans to attract new members.
Navy IDs 56 Ways to Fix Inequality in the Ranks in the Wake of George Floyd's Death The Navy's top officer has received dozens of recommendations to improve inclusion and diversity in the ranks.
Air Force Will Employ 'Influencers' to Boost Recruitment in 2021 In the past year, the Air Force has moved to a largely digital recruitment effort.
Obesity and Other Problems Barring Teens from Military Service Need National Attention, Leaders Say More than 70% of Americans remain unable to join the military due to obesity, education problems, or crime and drug records.
More Military Recruiters Catching COVID-19 as Pandemic Rages Across the US Military recruiting officials say coronavirus cases in their commands match the country's rising rates.
Army Recruiters Aid Woman Injured in Car Crash Outside Their Office Paradise Valley Recruiting Station recruiters pulled a woman from her car and administered first aid to her head injury.
Army Doubling Virtual Recruiting Events in Push to Outsmart the Pandemic USAREC forged ahead into the world of virtual recruiting after the pandemic forced it to close its recruiting stations.
Houston Army Recruiters Encounter Outrage, Hostility in Wake of Vanessa Guillen's Death Guillen's tragic saga has had a profound impact on the Army's Houston Recruiting Battalion.
Senior Enlisted Marine Reduced to Sergeant for Wearing Unauthorized Awards, Including Purple Heart Per a plea agreement, then-Sgt. Maj. Charlie Clawson was reduced in rank after a Sept. 13 court-martial found him in...
2024 Veterans Day Free Meals and Restaurant Deals and Discounts Restaurants are saluting Veterans Day with free meals and discounts for veterans, service members and their families.
Marine Corps Blames Pilot Error for Crash of Malfunctioning F-35 in South Carolina Forest An F-35B Lightning II fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina last year had an electrical malfunction, and the pilot...
The Rise of Soldier-Influencers: Army Eyes Policy for Troops with Millions of Online Followers The Army is now eyeing influencers to help shape its digital presence, but it aims to do so with a notably hands-off approach...
Air Force Overcharged 7,943% for C-17 Hand Soap Dispensers, Watchdog Finds In all, the service accepted a 7,943% markup, or more than 80 times the commercially available cost, on the soap dispensers...