Opinion
How addressing waivers and eligibility can fix the recruiting crisis
There are many factors that contribute to the recruiting crisis facing the military, but at least one of them is within the Pentagon's power to fix.
Marine Corps Recruiting
Air Force recruiting rebounds while Army, Navy still struggle
Air Force recruiting boss Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein said Tuesday he is “cautiously optimistic” about staying on track for the rest of the year.
Marine Corps eyes national rebranding of recruiting centers
Marine Corps recruiting offices across the country may soon be getting a major face-lift for the first time in more than 17 years.
Senators press Pentagon on new medical system’s recruiting impact
A letter to the Defense Department Wednesday seeks answers on how the Genesis military health system, and the need for more waivers, affects recruiting.
Marine recruit dies in South Carolina ‘non-training incident’
Pvt. Marshall Hartman, 18, died Monday.
Services need to track recruits’ medical waiver decisions, DoD IG says
Tracking why an applicant does not request a medical waiver could help improve the ongoing military recruiting crisis, according to the watchdog.
The ‘Genesis’ of today’s recruiting crisis
Leaders blame various factors for the recruiting crisis. But some recruiters on the front lines say one big cause is missing from the conversation.
Lawmakers accuse Army of ignoring ‘woke’ policies that hurt recruiting
At issue is partial survey data released by Army officials earlier this month that pointed to other factors as obstacles to recruiting efforts.
Can the military boost recruitment by allowing more tattoos?
A congressional panel wants Pentagon leaders to look into the issue.
Corps looking to refine Marine Combat Training to prepare for a future battlefield
Unlike the plan for infantry Marines, the Corps is not currently considering extending MCT, but rather is looking at ways to improve training techniques.
DoD makes it easier for millions in Tricare Prime to get COVID shots outside the military without paying
For Tricare Prime enrollees: When your turn comes to get the COVID vaccination, if it's in the civilian community you won't need a referral.
New details emerge with surveillance video of North Carolina recruiting station shooting
We now know the tactics and weapons the suspected shooter used, as well as how Marines and sailors in the center responded.
Corps debuts new recruiting commercial, targeting Gen Z
The commercial, titled “Battle to Belong,” starts in a dystopian future dominated by technology and information.
Neller regrets failure to ban Confederate battle flag during his time as commandant
"I will regret that failure to act for as long as I live.”
Mother of Marine killed in Afghanistan demands answers amid Russian bounty allegations
The mother of one of three killed Marines killed in Afghanistan in April 2019 is calling for a “thorough investigation” and for those responsible to be held accountable.
Corps identifies Marine who drowned aboard Camp Lejeune
Lance Cpl. David W. Hollinger, 20, from McDonough, Georgia, disappeared in the water near the French Creek boat dock.
Second wave of Marines arrive in Australia for training rotation, enter quarantine
The Marines will be in quarantine for two weeks, where they also will be tested twice for the potentially deadly COVID-19 virus.
