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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.

By Irene Loewenson and Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 months ago

Boosting enlisted pay to boost recruiting? Nope.

Defense officials say they will look into the idea of targeted pay raises in future department studies.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

The Army keeps getting smaller

The service drops another 20,000 from its end-strength request.

7 months ago

‘Special pay’ keeps Pentagon’s cyber experts from jumping ship

Services “spent at least $160 million on cyber retention bonuses annually” from fiscal 2017 to 2021, the Government Accountability Office said.

By Colin Demarest and Molly Weisner

9 months ago

Democrats scuttle debate over ‘woke’ military policies ... for now

Next year's Republican-controlled House is expected to focus on concerns over diversity policies within the Defense Department.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

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