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
Do military families really need to move so much?A new report from a leading advocacy group argues it’s time to give the pace of military moves, known as permanent changes of station, a fresh look.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
It takes a community to recruit and retain service membersAmerica's defense communities have long been one of the largest sources for military recruiting.By Karen Holt19 months ago
The Corps is shelling out up to $9K in bonuses to keep recruitersRecruiters who extend their tours for a year will earn $750 in additional monthly pay.By Irene Loewenson20 months ago
8 crayon flavors Marines would actually enjoy eating If crayons really came in Marine flavors, these would be the top choices.By Sarah Sicard20 months ago
To recruit Gen Z, the top Marine makes an appeal to older generationsThe top Marine thinks young people need to hear more about the value of serving. And not from him.By Irene Loewenson21 months ago
New in 2023: Update on Marine recruiting and retention numbers comingThe Corps recently confirmed an end-strength of 177,000 for active-duty Marine Corps personnel, lower than the previous two fiscal years.By Jonathan Lehrfeld21 months ago
The unintended consequences of aging the Marine CorpsA young force is not only more flexible and less costly, it is best suited for the expeditionary nature of the Marine Corps, this retired Marine writes.By Col. Warren Parker (retired)23 months ago
The Marine Corps hit all its recruitment goals for 2022It met its active-duty enlisted Marine goal by just eight service members.By Jonathan Lehrfeld24 months ago
Will the Marines be the only branch to reach 2022 recruitment numbers?Thanks to high retention, the Marine Corps is set to meet a slightly adjusted goal for 2022.By Jonathan Lehrfeld and Irene Loewenson24 months ago
Recruiting and retention issues also affecting the National GuardThe National Guard is going to be about 9,000 troops short on its end-strength goal for the year.By Meghann Myers24 months ago
Space Force eyes easing enlistment rules to target high-demand skillsThe incoming chief of the service said he needs to maintain recruiting flexibility to get individuals with technical skills into the ranks.By Leo Shane III2 years ago