Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego senior enlisted leader arrestedNCIS took Sgt. Maj. Gerardo Trevino into custody and placed him in pre-trial confinement, according to officials.By Diana Stancy7 hours ago
OpinionNavy’s recruitment strategy should inspire other branches to actU.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales argues all military branches should open recruitment to those without high school diplomas or GEDs in this op-ed.By Rep. Tony Gonzales11 days ago
Marine Corps triples enlistment bonuses for cyber jobsThe service has said it needs Marines who can defend against cyber attacks and launch some of their own.By Irene Loewenson15 months ago
Join the military, become a US citizen: Uncle Sam wants you and vousStruggling to overcome recruiting shortfalls, the Army and the Air Force have bolstered their marketing to entice legal residents to enlist.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press16 months ago
At the heart of Memorial Day, an appreciation of duty to one’s countryMemorial Day is a powerful time to reflect on a question essential to citizenship: What is duty to country, and how is it relevant to our lives today?By David Kim16 months ago
Services need to track recruits’ medical waiver decisions, DoD IG saysTracking why an applicant does not request a medical waiver could help improve the ongoing military recruiting crisis, according to the watchdog.By Geoff Ziezulewicz16 months ago
Lawmakers want to protect teen trainees from “predatory” instructorsConcerns linger about the number counselors booted from the program for abusing high-school students.By Leo Shane III17 months ago
Army, Navy and Air Force predict recruiting shortfalls this yearOnly the Marine Corps is confident it'll meet this year's mission.By Meghann Myers17 months ago
The ‘Genesis’ of today’s recruiting crisisLeaders blame various factors for the recruiting crisis. But some recruiters on the front lines say one big cause is missing from the conversation.By Irene Loewenson and Geoff Ziezulewicz18 months ago
Need for accession waivers soars amid historic recruiting challenges At least 1 in every 6 military recruits were given waivers to enter service in fiscal 2022.By Rachel S. Cohen18 months ago
Boosting enlisted pay to boost recruiting? Nope.Defense officials say they will look into the idea of targeted pay raises in future department studies.By Leo Shane III18 months ago
Senators push DoD to approve recruits who’ve sought mental health carePast treatment or diagnosis is still a bar to service for most.By Meghann Myers18 months ago