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Recruiting

Military recruiting news, policy changes, enlistment standards, and the challenge of keeping America's all-volunteer force fully staffed.

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John Bucknam, 18, who has autism, draft buttons the top button of his dad Mark's shirt, July 25, 2014 in Rockville, MD. John like all shirt buttons to be closed. The Bucknam's have a series of locks on their doors to keep John from wandering off. (Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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Everything families need to know about autism diagnosis and automatic draft registration

By Adam Gramegna

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Eligible American males will soon be automatically registered for the draft

By Blake Stilwell

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6 reasons why you won’t be drafted, even if we bring back the draft

Blake Stilwell, Military.com

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Here’s what happens when the US starts a military draft

By Blake Stilwell

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The Army’s new retention play means less cash but more career control in 2026

By Chad Hultz

A soldier wearing night vision goggles is seen through a green-tinted circular night vision lens on the left. On the right, the cover of a book titled "Military Culture Shift" by Corie Weathers features a large red arrow pointing upward with the subtitle "The impact of war, money, and generational perspective on morale, retention, and leadership" on a gray camouflage background.
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‘Military Culture Shift’ is the one book every leader needs to read this year

By Jessica Manfre

A group of soldiers in uniform standing in formation outdoors. The soldier in the center wears a distinctive hat and has various badges and ribbons on his uniform. One soldier on the left holds a blue flag with white markings. The background is blurred with trees and a cloudy sky.
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The 2024 US military will be the smallest since before WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

Air Force and Space Force raised their enlistment age limit to 42
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Air Force and Space Force raised their enlistment age limit to 42

By Miguel Ortiz

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Is service culture the cure for the military recruiting crisis?

By Uncle Walkie

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Marine Officer explains why Gen Z won’t join the military

By Team Mighty

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The top 6 reasons civilians back out of military service

By Edith Casas

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101st Airborne Division teams up with social media influencers to reach soldiers

By Jessica Manfre

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This USMC commercial used hot babes, a Corvette, and the beach

By Team Mighty

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The Army is bringing back ‘Be All You Can Be!’

By Miguel Ortiz

The 8 most iconic Marine Corps recruiting slogans
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The 8 most iconic Marine Corps recruiting slogans

By Team Mighty

A group of soldiers wearing green shirts and camouflage pants are carrying a large wooden log together through shallow water, splashing as they move. The background shows a grassy area and a cloudy sky.
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How old is too old to join the military?

By Brittany Sulc

Here are the best and worst US Army recruitment campaigns
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Here are the best and worst US Army recruitment campaigns

By Eric Milzarski

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Which military branch should you join?

By Shannon Corbeil

A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms and helmets are disembarking from a military landing craft into shallow water. The soldier in the foreground is holding a rifle and running through the water, creating splashes. More soldiers are visible behind him, also moving through the water toward the shore. The sky is overcast.
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7 reasons you should become a Marine

By Ruddy Cano

5 tips to prepare potential boots to join the military
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5 tips to prepare potential boots to join the military

By USAA