Army Personnel Chief: No Change in Standards for Mental Health Waivers The U.S. Army said it has made no changes to its policy for granting mental health waivers to recruits entering the service.
Army Brass: No Waivers for Recruits with History of Mental Disorders "The standards have not changed," Sgt. Major of the Army Daniel Dailey told a group of defense reporters.
This Performance Bar Could Keep Recruits from Breaking Bones in Basic Recruits with a more sedentary background have seen rising injury levels, an official said.
Recruits in 'Bureaucratic Limbo' with Citizenship Program Suspended The MAVNI program was a fast track to citizenship for some. Now its future, and that of those in the program, is uncertain.
Goal of 80,000 Recruits Won't Be Met, Army Secretary Says Although the Army will fall short of its recruitment goal, retention rates have increased from 81 to 86 percent.
Military Leaders Pledge to Keep Standards High as Ranks Grow The Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps all plan to increase their personnel levels in fiscal 2019.
Vice Chief Wants More Than Military Brats in the Army Gen. James McConville said there are benefits to having officers with children serving in the force.
Marine DIs in Hazing Scandal Played 'Fast and Loose with the Rules' Kissoon pleaded guilty to dereliction of duty, making a false official statement and conduct unbecoming an officer.
Pentagon Official: Recruiting Problems Could Alter Special Ops Mission To help offset the challenge, Mitchell said SOCOM need to "ruthlessly prioritize where we are investing our resources."
Mattis Recommends Keeping Transgender Troops in Military: Report The Washington Post, citing two U.S. officials, reported that Mattis has recommended continuing to take in transgender...
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.
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...
Army Investigating Gen. Kurilla, Head of Central Command, over Allegations He Shoved an Airman One of the Pentagon's top generals is under investigation for allegedly shoving an airman on a flight in early September, a...
2024 Veterans Day Retail Deals and Discounts Businesses are saluting Veterans Day with a host of discounts and freebies 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...