Flu outbreak sickens 200 trainees at Lackland Air Force Base
The outbreak among trainees comes two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the annual flu shot optional for U.S. military personnel.
Your Air Force
Air Force releases plan to recruit, retain AI professionals
The Air Force released its plans to "aggressively" recruit and retain AI professionals to further become an "AI-first force."
Air Force hits fiscal 2026 recruitment goal ahead of schedule
Five months ahead of the end of fiscal 2026, the Air Force and Space Force achieved their recruiting goal in part to the Delayed Entry Program.
Air Force meets recruitment goals, eyes 20% increase in 2025
The Air Force plans to add about 377 more recruiters to help it meet next year's ambitious goal.
Opinion
How addressing waivers and eligibility can fix the recruiting crisis
There are many factors that contribute to the recruiting crisis facing the military, but at least one of them is within the Pentagon's power to fix.
Air Force, Space Force raise max enlistment age to 42
The change arrives around a month after the Air Force missed its recruiting target for the first time since 1999.
Senators press Pentagon on new medical system’s recruiting impact
A letter to the Defense Department Wednesday seeks answers on how the Genesis military health system, and the need for more waivers, affects recruiting.
Study: Eligibility rules hamper minority representation in Air Force
Rand Corp. has added to a growing body of research assessing the impacts of diversity on the military and barriers to its progress.
How high-speed drone racing could aid struggling Air Force recruitment
The Drone Racing League is for “tech-setters” not attracted to sports like football. Instead, they lean into gaming and simulation.
National Guard closes end-strength gap, but recruitment woes persist
Despite adjustments, the National Guard's struggle to recruit new troops continues.
Services need to track recruits’ medical waiver decisions, DoD IG says
Tracking why an applicant does not request a medical waiver could help improve the ongoing military recruiting crisis, according to the watchdog.
The ‘Genesis’ of today’s recruiting crisis
Leaders blame various factors for the recruiting crisis. But some recruiters on the front lines say one big cause is missing from the conversation.
Lawmakers accuse Army of ignoring ‘woke’ policies that hurt recruiting
At issue is partial survey data released by Army officials earlier this month that pointed to other factors as obstacles to recruiting efforts.
Air Force seeks continuity as it pares down Senior Executive Service
The department is working to retain its high-level leadership in the face of orders from Congress to limit the total number of SES positions.
Can the military boost recruitment by allowing more tattoos?
A congressional panel wants Pentagon leaders to look into the issue.
New details emerge with surveillance video of North Carolina recruiting station shooting
We now know the tactics and weapons the suspected shooter used, as well as how Marines and sailors in the center responded.
Military Recruitment Survival Guide
Thinking about joining the Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine Corps? Here's what you need to know before you talk to a recruiter.
