Air Force Refocuses 'Zero Week' of Boot Camp in Hopes of Getting More Recruits Through Keeping airmen and Guardians in the service and making sure they make it through basic military training has become a top...
Air Force to Miss Recruiting Goals for First Time in More Than 2 Decades The last time the Air Force did not reach 100% of its recruitment goal was 1999, according to the Air Force Recruiting...
Once a Pilot, Army Program for Recruits Who Fall Short of Weight, Academic Standards Is Becoming Permanent The Future Soldier Preparatory Course was launched as a pilot program in August last year.
How Do You Create a Guardian? A Look Inside Space Force's First Specialized Basic Training Over three months, Military.com interviewed more than a dozen Guardians, drill sergeants, recruiters and officers, and...
A Gen Z Marine Explores Solutions to the Military's Recruiting Crisis in 'We Don't Want You, Uncle Sam' The brief "documentaries" attempt to capture the spirit and emotions associated with life as a young recruit.
Watchdog Warns Recruits Are Not Being Properly Vetted for Extremism Ties Some military recruiters are skipping a screening process meant to flag whether applicants looking to enlist have...
The Military Is Missing Recruitment Goals. Are Thousands Being Unnecessarily Disqualified? The military medical waiver process may no longer be serving the services.
Public's Confidence in the Military Drops Again A June study found that only 60% of respondents reported "a great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in the military, a...
It's Time to Bring Back Science-Based Physical Education Older generations always talk about how younger people aren't ready for the challenges of adulthood.
For 50 Years, Recruiting a Volunteer Military Was Salesmanship. Now, Few Are Buying. The recruiting pitches are proving less effective.
Air Force Conducting Service-Wide Inspections of Sig Sauer M18 Pistol After Airman's Death The entire Air Force is doing a service-wide inspection of the M18 handgun after a Security Forces airman suddenly died last...
Coast Guard Loopholes Could Be Linked to Miami Barge Crash, Maritime Experts Say If a commercial tugboat is under 26 feet, it is subject to fewer requirements and restrictions, a retired ferry, barge and...
The Army Reserve Is Gutting Aviation Units. Thousands of Soldiers Are Being Left in the Lurch. Thousands of Army Reserve soldiers are being forced to scramble for new assignments after the service abruptly ordered the...
Quick Thinking by Rookie Seaman Saves Drowning 97-Year-Old During Coast Guard Festival A 97-year-old man who lost his balance and fell around 6 feet into the Grand River is expected to make a full recovery...
Navy Leader Confirmed by Senate After Half-Year Vacancy After nearly half a year without a Senate-confirmed uniformed leader, the Navy has a new top admiral.
