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Gen Z Marine lays out some ideas for fixing military recruitment

Some people think of Gen Z as the “everyone-gets-a-trophy generation,” 2nd Lt. Matthew Weiss said. But that’s not how he sees it.

By Irene Loewenson

7 months ago

Need for accession waivers soars amid historic recruiting challenges

At least 1 in every 6 military recruits were given waivers to enter service in fiscal 2022.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

Senators push DoD to approve recruits who’ve sought mental health care

Past treatment or diagnosis is still a bar to service for most.

By Meghann Myers

13 months ago

Key medical screening portal down for months amid recruiting crisis

The malfunctioning system manages medical screening for all aspiring service academy and ROTC enrollees.

By Davis Winkie

16 months ago

A bill to allow recruits with previous mental health treatment is on the way

Alaska Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan is working on the legislation.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

What we owe foreign-born recruits

The Biden administration should fully reinstate the MAVNI program, quickly process naturalization applications and wave penalties for troops who fell out of status while awaiting their orders, says the author of this commentary.

By Ankit Gajurel

3 years ago