Air Force Recruiting

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.

To draw more soldiers, the Army wants more recruiters, bigger budgets and a better slogan

It's getting harder to find new recruits, so the Army is rethinking how it competes to get today's young people.

Air Force aims to modernize recruiting amid growing challenges

Air Force recruiters are targeting more mature, athletic recruits for hard-to-fill battlefield airmen jobs.

Active-duty retention success hurts Reserve and Guard recruiting

Retention is also up in the reserve forces but recruiting is down and active recruiting may not meet increased needs, creating further manpower challenges.