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US Army recruits attend the Recruit Sustainment Program drill weekend. (DVIDS)

Army Hits 2024 Recruiting Goals By Adding Pre-Boot Camp Help

The Army crushed its 2024 recruiting goals early—thanks to smarter tactics and a fresh approach. Find out how they did it and what’s next!

US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. addresses Basic Military Training trainees at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 9, 2022. (DVIDS)

How the Air Force Turned a 2023 Recruiting Shortfall into a 2024 Success

USAF hit its recruiting goals for 2024, but are relaxed standards sacrificing quality? Big numbers don’t always mean long-term readiness.

Air Force Sep 20

US Navy recruits during their graduation rehearsal at Recruit Training Center, Great lakes, Illinois, October 11, 2018. (DVIDS)

Is the Navy Too Woke for War? Concerns Over Recruitment Standards and Readiness

The Navy is set to hit its recruiting target for the first time in years, but is it all smoke and mirrors? Here’s our take on the matter.

Members of the US Army participate in a rigorous training rotation, February 2016. (DVIDS)

US Army on the Brink: Report Warns of Critical Understaffing

A new report warns of a critically understaffed US Army struggling to match adversaries, prompting for urgent defense spending increases.

Military Aug 03

Members of the Bundeswehr Medical Academy on basic combat casualty care training, December 2023. (Image source: DVIDS)

Breaking Traditions: Germany Considers Global Allies for its Military Ranks

Germany’s plan to enlist foreign troops marks a shift in European defense strategy amid rising regional tensions and Russian threats.

A British army Soldier marches back toward his rally point during the field training, June 2014. (Image source: DVIDS)

Britain’s Defense Dilemma: Shifting Gears to Land Warfare Readiness

The British Army’s push for expanded troop numbers and readiness reflects a sober acknowledgment of shifting security dynamics.

Military May 05

A Sailor greets his family as USS Bataan returns home, March 21, 2024. (Image source: DVIDS)

Military Family Survey Shows Fewer Than One Third Would Recommend Military Service

Survey shows major drop in military families recommending service, citing spouse job woes and deployments amid a recruitment crisis.

Military Mar 24

Recruits march at U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command, October 2023. (Image source: DVIDS)

Navigating Recruitment: Navy’s New Policy Welcomes Non-Diploma Holders

The US Navy adapts to recruitment woes, welcoming non-high school diploma holders to bolster ranks and navigate evolving defense challenges.

Even the sign has seen better days.

The Bolduc Brief: Addressing the Crisis of Recruitment and Retention

The erosion of military values, the politicization of leadership, and the detrimental impact of woke policies are exacerbating the recruitment and retention crisis within the U.S. military, necessitating urgent bipartisan action from Congress and a return to the principles that once made military service a respected and sought-after profession.

Expert Analysis Nov 09

The commander of the Springfield Recruiting Company swore in six recruits in August (Image source: DVIDS)

US Army Revolutionizes Recruitment Amid Modern Labor Market Shifts

The US Army undergoes a radical transformation in recruitment, aiming to attract a diverse talent pool and adapt to evolving labor markets.

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Recruitment Woes: US Navy Misses Recruiting Goals for Fiscal 2023

The US Navy grapples with recruitment shortfalls in 2023 while facing leadership delays, both impacting readiness and security.

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Obese and Weak: Are Young Americans Failing the Special Operations Community?

Facing a concerning shortage in special operations personnel, the U.S. military grapples with the reality that, despite the high costs and rigorous standards of training, fewer young Americans are stepping up to join the elite ranks, possibly due to growing societal comfort and diminishing physical and mental aptitude.

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