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By Haley Britzky Oct 14, 2019
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Calling all gamers: the Army’s Esports team is ready for its close-up

The Army wanted a slice of the multi-million dollar Esports pie
By Emma Moore Oct 1, 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

Despite touting new initiatives, digital platforms, and marketing techniques (and lowering its goal by 12,000 in 2019 amid a more...
By Mike Newall, The Philadelphia Inquirer Sep 24, 2019
Community

A stray bullet cost a Philly rugby star his Army dreams. Then the brass read his story

After a grueling fight to get his strength back and return to the rugby pitch, Nasair Boston-Epps was rejected when...
By Lisa Rapaport, Reuters Aug 20, 2019
Health & Fitness

Army study recommends more sleep for recruits at basic, which drill sergeants will absolutely not disregard or anything

Soldiers who experience sleep problems during basic combat training may be more likely to struggle with psychological distress, attention difficulties,...
By David Choi, Business Insider Aug 19, 2019
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We salute the Army recruit who got his first haircut in 15 years before shipping out to basic training

A 23-year-old California native received his first haircut in 15 years to enlist in the U.S. Army
By Carl Forsling Aug 2, 2019
Entertainment

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

Popcorn sales will be through the roof in 2020, but recruitment numbers won't skyrocket like they did in 1986
By Richard Sisk, Military.com Jul 30, 2019
Joining the Military

US troops definitely want to keep deploying to Afghanistan, enlisted leaders say

The general attitude in the ranks on risky deployments is "quite the opposite" of what many might believe, said Army...
By Peter W. Singer Jul 11, 2019
Opinion

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

There are bad ideas, and then there are bad ideas
By Gina Harkins, Military.com Jul 11, 2019
News

New Marine commandant: there will ‘definitely’ be more coed companies at boot camp

The Marine Corps will continue looking at ways for men and women to train together at both of its recruit...
By Kate Irby, McClatchy Washington Bureau Jun 21, 2019
Joining the Military

A new bill would offer undocumented ‘Dreamers’ US citizenship in exchange for military service

Rep. Josh Harder is taking up legislation that would allow Dreamers to both enlist in the military and obtain citizenship...
By Jeff Rice, Chicago Tribune Jun 19, 2019
History

50 year ago, I vandalized the ROTC offices at Northwestern. Here’s why (and how) I’m now atoning

"My error of judgment regarding ROTC years ago was to see only the very short term and miss the longer...
By Haley Britzky May 8, 2019
Analysis

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

We should be both grateful honored that heroes like these aspired to serve in our nation's armed forces overseas —...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com May 1, 2019
Career

The Army’s new promotion system could mean forced separations for some soldiers

The Army is launching a new merit-based promotion system for enlisted personnel that will reward qualified soldiers with more rank...
By Gina Harkins, Military.com Apr 26, 2019
News

Navy launches safety review after 2 recruits die at boot camp in as many months

An 18-year-old woman died during Navy boot camp this week — about two months after another female recruit's death, prompting...
By Haley Britzky Feb 8, 2019
Joining the Military

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

Army Secretary Mark Esper said on Friday that some schools "are not letting our recruiters in" to talk to students,...
By Haley Britzky Feb 1, 2019
Entertainment

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

U.S. Army Recruiting is hoping to ramp up its appeal to the youth of America — and what better way...
By Emma Moore Jan 30, 2019
Opinion

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

The U.S. Army will always face challenges recruiting the soldiers it needs, but an uphill battle is no excuse not...
By Patricia Kime, Military.com Jan 24, 2019
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A New Proposal Could Require Women To Register For The Draft

A congressionally mandated commission is weighing whether women should be required to register for the Selective Service System, or whether...
By Col. Chris Govekar, U.S. Army Reserve Dec 26, 2018
The Long March

The Army Reserve Simply Doesn’t Have Enough People Willing to Fill Command Slots

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By Matthew Cox, Military.com Nov 14, 2018
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The Army Has Actually Defined Its Deployability Requirements For The First Time

Editor’s Note: This article by Matthew Cox originally appeared on Military.com, a leading source of news for the military and veteran community. The U.S. Army today...
By Oriana Pawlyk, Military.com Nov 6, 2018
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The Air Force Is Expanding Its Basic Military Training To Create A ‘Lethal’ Next Generation

Editor’s Note: This article by Oriana Pawlyk originally appeared on Military.com, a leading source of news for the military and veteran community. The U.S. Air...
By Jared Keller Nov 2, 2018
Mandatory Fun

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

Every American knows the Navy SEALs, but few can tell you what SWCC stands for. Founded in 1987, the Special Warfare...
By Brock Vergakis, The Virginian-Pilot Oct 27, 2018
Entertainment

The Navy Hopes ‘Hunter Killer’ Does For Submariners What ‘Top Gun’ Did For Pilots

Life as a submariner is inherently secretive. That's good for sneaking up on enemies, but it doesn't do the silent...
By Drew Brooks, The Fayetteville Observer Oct 15, 2018
News

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
By Jared Keller Sep 18, 2018
Entertainment

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

After a minute of explosions, alien spacecraft, and a crash-landing in a Blockbuster — so you know it takes place...