Joining the Military(Page 4)

Stories about joining the military, from guides, to explainers, to reflective pieces about others' experiences.

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The Army is praying that Generation Z will take the service to a whole new level The Army is praying that Generation Z will take the service to a whole new level

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 16 2019

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The Army let hundreds of soldiers rejoin the service after being kicked out for ‘adverse reasons’ The Army let hundreds of soldiers rejoin the service after being kicked out for ‘adverse reasons’

By Paul Szoldra

/ Oct 11 2019

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The Corps now wants Marines to be an NCO before getting brown or black martial arts belts The Corps now wants Marines to be an NCO before getting brown or black martial arts belts

By Paul Szoldra

/ Oct 4 2019

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The student who disarmed a gunman during a Colorado high school shooting is now a US Marine The student who disarmed a gunman during a Colorado high school shooting is now a US Marine

/ Oct 4 2019

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The Army may have hit this year’s recruiting goal, but the service still has a long way to go The Army may have hit this year’s recruiting goal, but the service still has a long way to go

/ Oct 1 2019

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The Army is investigating how a 19-year-old diagnosed with autism was recruited The Army is investigating how a 19-year-old diagnosed with autism was recruited

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 6 2019

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Recruits at the Corps’ East Coast boot camp are evacuating over Hurricane Dorian Recruits at the Corps’ East Coast boot camp are evacuating over Hurricane Dorian

By Paul Szoldra

/ Sep 3 2019

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Army recruiting company commander suspended after using Nazi phrase in a memo Army recruiting company commander suspended after using Nazi phrase in a memo

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 22 2019

Culture

The original ‘Top Gun’ was a recruiter’s dream. The sequel will be anything but The original ‘Top Gun’ was a recruiter’s dream. The sequel will be anything but

By Carl Forsling

/ Aug 2 2019

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Army recruiters signed off on hundreds of recruits who hadn’t passed a required fitness test Army recruiters signed off on hundreds of recruits who hadn’t passed a required fitness test

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 19 2019

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Semper Fro: Just how much hair can you show up to Marine Corps boot camp with? Semper Fro: Just how much hair can you show up to Marine Corps boot camp with?

/ Jul 17 2019

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No, the US military shouldn’t lower the enlistment age to 16 so children can fight No, the US military shouldn’t lower the enlistment age to 16 so children can fight

By Peter W. Singer

/ Jul 11 2019

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Gen. Mark Milley, Trump’s nominee to become chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, defends Pentagon transgender ban Gen. Mark Milley, Trump’s nominee to become chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, defends Pentagon transgender ban

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 11 2019

News

‘I almost joined the military, but…’ is a weird flex and it’s not OK ‘I almost joined the military, but…’ is a weird flex and it’s not OK

By Carl Forsling

/ Jul 10 2019

News

VR goggles and an Amazon-like recruiting website: Inside the next generation rebrand of the US Army VR goggles and an Amazon-like recruiting website: Inside the next generation rebrand of the US Army

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 8 2019

Military Life

These are the states with the highest (and lowest) enlistment rates over the last 5 years These are the states with the highest (and lowest) enlistment rates over the last 5 years

/ Jun 24 2019

News

A new bill would raise the tobacco purchase age to 21, military included A new bill would raise the tobacco purchase age to 21, military included

By Paul Szoldra

/ May 20 2019

Military Life

Young military hopefuls are willing to go to war for their country. Instead, many are losing their lives in school shootings Young military hopefuls are willing to go to war for their country. Instead, many are losing their lives in school shootings

By Haley Britzky

/ May 8 2019

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4 state National Guards have joined California in defying Trump’s transgender military ban 4 state National Guards have joined California in defying Trump’s transgender military ban

/ Apr 24 2019

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He survived cancer and the Crucible. After 956 days as a recruit, he’s finally a Marine He survived cancer and the Crucible. After 956 days as a recruit, he’s finally a Marine

/ Apr 20 2019

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Navy will allow off-duty sailors to ‘live socially’ according to their preferred gender, but not on duty Navy will allow off-duty sailors to ‘live socially’ according to their preferred gender, but not on duty

/ Apr 13 2019

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Appeals court clears way for DoD’s transgender ban to take effect Appeals court clears way for DoD’s transgender ban to take effect

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 26 2019

Military Life

‘Let’s see those X-rays’ — Vietnam vet ex-senator challenges Trump to prove bone spurs kept him out of the military ‘Let’s see those X-rays’ — Vietnam vet ex-senator challenges Trump to prove bone spurs kept him out of the military

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 21 2019

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Here’s everything you need to know about the DoD’s transgender ban Here’s everything you need to know about the DoD’s transgender ban

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 13 2019

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New Pentagon policy will bar most transgender people from serving New Pentagon policy will bar most transgender people from serving

/ Mar 13 2019

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‘Captain Marvel’ is here to punch you in the face and energy blast your ass right into the nearest Air Force recruiting office ‘Captain Marvel’ is here to punch you in the face and energy blast your ass right into the nearest Air Force recruiting office

/ Mar 8 2019

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The Royal Air Force gives a middle finger to female stereotypes in its new recruiting commercial The Royal Air Force gives a middle finger to female stereotypes in its new recruiting commercial

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 27 2019

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Some schools are barring recruiters from talking to students, Army secretary says Some schools are barring recruiters from talking to students, Army secretary says

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 8 2019

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The Army’s Latest Recruiting Spot Is A Hip-Hop Ode To Service The Army’s Latest Recruiting Spot Is A Hip-Hop Ode To Service

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 1 2019

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What The US Army Should Learn From the British Army’s Punchy Recruiting Campaign What The US Army Should Learn From the British Army’s Punchy Recruiting Campaign

/ Jan 30 2019

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The Supreme Court Allows Pentagon To Ban Transgender Service Members The Supreme Court Allows Pentagon To Ban Transgender Service Members

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 22 2019

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Mattis Personally Recommends Ex-Trump Staffer Reince Preibus To Be Navy Officer Mattis Personally Recommends Ex-Trump Staffer Reince Preibus To Be Navy Officer

By Paul Szoldra

/ Dec 14 2018

Military Life

A Draft Won’t Fix The Civil-Military Divide — But This Plan Just Might A Draft Won’t Fix The Civil-Military Divide — But This Plan Just Might

By Carl Forsling

/ Nov 29 2018

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‘Permission To Hug Granted’ — Marine Officer Gets First Salute From Grandfather ‘Permission To Hug Granted’ — Marine Officer Gets First Salute From Grandfather

By Paul Szoldra

/ Nov 6 2018

News

This New Navy Recruiting Video Is Basically Just A Tribute To Miniguns This New Navy Recruiting Video Is Basically Just A Tribute To Miniguns

By Jared Keller

/ Nov 2 2018

Military Life

Generals Again Warn That America’s Youth Are Getting Too Fat Or Dumb To Join The Military Generals Again Warn That America’s Youth Are Getting Too Fat Or Dumb To Join The Military

/ Oct 15 2018

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This 70s Marine Recruiting Video Wants To Take The Hippie Out Of You This 70s Marine Recruiting Video Wants To Take The Hippie Out Of You

/ Oct 11 2018

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The Army Is Looking For Recruits In Cities That May Not Like The Military The Army Is Looking For Recruits In Cities That May Not Like The Military

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 9 2018

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The Army Missed Its Recruiting Goal For The First Time Since 2005 The Army Missed Its Recruiting Goal For The First Time Since 2005

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 21 2018

News

‘Captain Marvel’ Is The Recruiting Tool Of The Air Force’s Dreams ‘Captain Marvel’ Is The Recruiting Tool Of The Air Force’s Dreams

By Jared Keller

/ Sep 18 2018

Military Life

Mattis: Military Recruiting Will Only Get Harder As The Economy Improves Mattis: Military Recruiting Will Only Get Harder As The Economy Improves

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 5 2018

Military Life

Ask A Veteran: What Can I Tell A Young Person Who Wants To Enlist? Ask A Veteran: What Can I Tell A Young Person Who Wants To Enlist?

/ Aug 30 2018

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Exclusive: Here’s What The ‘Mullet Recruit’ Looks Like Now That He’s A US Marine Exclusive: Here’s What The ‘Mullet Recruit’ Looks Like Now That He’s A US Marine

By Paul Szoldra

/ Aug 17 2018

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Army Pumps Brakes On Discharging MAVNI Recruits Amid Accusations Of ‘Purging Immigrants’ Army Pumps Brakes On Discharging MAVNI Recruits Amid Accusations Of ‘Purging Immigrants’

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 10 2018

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6 Marine Officers Bounced Amid Allegations Of Cheating On TBS Land Navigation Course 6 Marine Officers Bounced Amid Allegations Of Cheating On TBS Land Navigation Course

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 8 2018

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The Recruit Who Shipped To Boot Camp With A Mullet Is Now A Marine The Recruit Who Shipped To Boot Camp With A Mullet Is Now A Marine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 7 2018

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This Army Recruiter Has A Hilarious Game To Help You Pick Which Service Branch To Join This Army Recruiter Has A Hilarious Game To Help You Pick Which Service Branch To Join

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jul 20 2018

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Hundreds Of Army Recruits Stuck In Ft. Benning Hell Amid Backlog Hundreds Of Army Recruits Stuck In Ft. Benning Hell Amid Backlog

By Adam Linehan

/ Jul 16 2018

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No, President Trump Is Not Purging The Military Of Immigrants No, President Trump Is Not Purging The Military Of Immigrants

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 7 2018

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How To Fix The Army’s Recruiting Crisis How To Fix The Army’s Recruiting Crisis

By James Fahy and Emma Moore

/ Jun 26 2018

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Mattis To Merchant Marine Graduates: ‘Do Not Celebrate Victimhood’ Mattis To Merchant Marine Graduates: ‘Do Not Celebrate Victimhood’

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 16 2018

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Is The Marine Corps Right For You? Here’s Our Guide To Which Branch You Should Join Is The Marine Corps Right For You? Here’s Our Guide To Which Branch You Should Join

By Patrick Baker

/ Jun 14 2018

Military Life

In The Military? Tips For Saving Money At Every Stage In The Military? Tips For Saving Money At Every Stage

/ Jun 11 2018

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Old School: Army Recruits Will Again Test On Iron Sights During Basic Training Old School: Army Recruits Will Again Test On Iron Sights During Basic Training

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 4 2018

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The Inside Story Of ‘Recruit Mullet,’ The Future Marine Here To Kick Ass And Drink Beer The Inside Story Of ‘Recruit Mullet,’ The Future Marine Here To Kick Ass And Drink Beer

By Paul Szoldra

/ May 25 2018

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A Mullet-Wearing Marine Recruit Showed Up To Boot Camp Ready To Party A Mullet-Wearing Marine Recruit Showed Up To Boot Camp Ready To Party

By Paul Szoldra

/ May 23 2018

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The Scariest Part Of The Army’s Recruiting Crisis, According To Tim Kennedy The Scariest Part Of The Army’s Recruiting Crisis, According To Tim Kennedy

By Jared Keller

/ May 21 2018

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The Top 5 Reasons Soldiers Really Join The Army, According To Junior Enlisted The Top 5 Reasons Soldiers Really Join The Army, According To Junior Enlisted

By Jared Keller

/ May 14 2018

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The Army Is Missing Recruiting Goals — And It’s Only Going To Get Worse The Army Is Missing Recruiting Goals — And It’s Only Going To Get Worse

/ Apr 25 2018

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These Fantasy-Themed 90s Marine Corps Recruitment Ads Are Both Totally Insane And Strangely Arousing These Fantasy-Themed 90s Marine Corps Recruitment Ads Are Both Totally Insane And Strangely Arousing

By Jack Mandaville

/ Apr 13 2018

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Is The Direct Commissioning Of Cyber Warriors Actually Working? Is The Direct Commissioning Of Cyber Warriors Actually Working?

/ Apr 9 2018

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John Bolton, Trump’s New War Consigliere, Dodged The ‘Already Lost’ Vietnam War John Bolton, Trump’s New War Consigliere, Dodged The ‘Already Lost’ Vietnam War

By Adam Weinstein

/ Mar 26 2018

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A Marine Recruit In San Diego Died After A Medical Emergency A Marine Recruit In San Diego Died After A Medical Emergency

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 25 2018

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DoD: Trump’s Ban Will Not Stop Our Transgender Recruiting And Retention — For Now DoD: Trump’s Ban Will Not Stop Our Transgender Recruiting And Retention — For Now

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 24 2018