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Army helicopter pilots to take solo flights in training for first time in decades

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 17, 2026

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Air Force cancels promotions for 135 sergeants after testing error

By Matt White

Posted on Jul 8, 2026

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Air Force technical sergeants see highest promotion rate in 5 years

By Matt White

Posted on Jun 22, 2026

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The Air Force met its annual recruiting goal 5 months early

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 17, 2026

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How an overhaul of federal layoffs could affect veterans

By Patty Nieberg, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 15, 2026

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Recruiter told students that enlisting can lead to Green Cards for parents

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 21, 2026

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Army wants to overhaul dining at basic training

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 17, 2025

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Marines reinstate photos in some review boards, but not for promotions

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 5, 2025

A Shared Mission: Humana and USAA Join Forces to Support Veterans’ Health As They Age

By Shannon Corbeil

Posted on Nov 17, 2025

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Coast Guard looks for another boot camp location as recruitment booms

By Drew F. Lawrence

Posted on Nov 12, 2025

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Air Force’s new top enlisted leader had long career in security forces

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 6, 2025

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Marines offer tech-savvy recruits $15,000 to enlist

By Drew F. Lawrence

Posted on Nov 5, 2025

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Army tightens standards for its basic training prep course

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 20, 2025

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Navy beats annual recruiting goals with more recruiters, less paperwork

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 1, 2025

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Air Force has the highest number of potential recruits on record

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 30, 2025

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Airman joins recruiter hall of fame for getting 100 people to enlist

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 12, 2025