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‘Made for this’ — Marine Corps drops new ad, motivation intensifies

The service’s marketing team once again answered the call of a clamoring public: just keep it simple.

‘Cool Birds’: Afghan general describes awe of first F-35 encounter

An Afghan National Army general recalls an F-35 airstrike in Afghanistan that left a lasting impression on Afghan troops.

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.

Navy warship production in worst state in 25 years. What’s behind it?

Labor shortages are one of many challenges that have led to backlogs in ship production at a time when the Navy faces expanding global threats.

As recruiting rebounds, Army to expand basic training, rebuild for war

The Army is looking to expand basic combat training in a move its leaders hope will meet the challenges of future wars.

Navy T-45C Goshawks resume operations following fleet-wide pause

The grounding marked at least the second such pause the fleet has implemented this year, and the third since October 2022.

Opinion

Why sleep remains a nationwide challenge amplified for post-9/11 vets

In this op-ed, the author discusses how PTSD, TBI, and other challenges veterans encounter highlight the critical role sleep plays in overall wellness.

New recruiting programs put Army, Air Force on track to meet goals

After several difficult years, the Army and Air Force say they are on track to meet their recruiting goals this year.

2 injured in Apache helicopter crash, second mishap in three days

The crash in Colorado comes just days after another Apache accident, and marks the fourth to occur in the last two months.

Opinion

Fast food or the military? Recruiting solutions overlook the obvious.

In this opinion piece, the author argues that services have been overlooking an obvious solution to the recruiting crisis: Increasing junior enlisted pay.