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.
We Need a Limited Military Draft Instead of an "either an all-volunteer force or a fully conscripted force" model, I propose a both-and solution.
Navy Recruiting Boss Overruled by Superiors on 6-Day Workweek Plan The Navy has taken the unusual step of reversing its plan to institute a six-day workweek for its entire recruiting workforce...
What an All-Volunteer Force Looks Like Today 50 Years After America Ditched the Draft Despite what Americans experienced in the 20th century, the United States does not have a long tradition of conscription.
America Celebrates 50 Years of Volunteer Force, But Faces Tough Recruiting Environment The anniversary of all-volunteer forces comes amid the toughest military recruiting environment in decades.
Navy Recruiters Will Work 6-Day Weeks, Face Changes to Orders Amid Recruiting Struggle The move comes as the Navy, like most of the other military branches, struggles to meet its recruiting goals for the year.
Biggest Enlistment Bonus in Marine Corps Is Aimed at Cyber Warfare Although the bonus is small compared to bonuses other branches offer, it is a significant move for a service that has...
Army National Guard Can't Retain Enough Soldiers, Even as Active Duty Meets Goals The Army National Guard is optimistic about hitting its recruiting goals this year but is struggling to retain talent.
Troop Pay Safe After Congress Approves Extension of Government Funding Troop pay is no longer in jeopardy after Congress approved legislation to keep the government funded through mid-March and...
They Fought in Iraq’s Bloodiest Battle. Will Their Kids Be the Next Generation of Marines? No matter the profession, parents and children in both civilian and military families must navigate delicate decisions about...
14.5% Junior Enlisted Pay Raise, Restriction on Care for Transgender Military Kids Headed to Biden's Desk The 4.5% raise will be added to all service members' paychecks at the beginning of January, while the remaining 10% extra for...
Army Set to Debut Master Combat Badges in Spring, Memo Says The Army is set to begin awarding Master Combat Badges, which will combine expert and traditional combat badges, next spring...
Police Say Marine Charged with Escort's Murder Googled Whether It's Possible to Scream While Being Strangled In what a local official called a "chilling" case, an active-duty Marine stationed in Florida was arrested and charged with...