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Trump Touts Record-Breaking Military Recruitment, but Numbers Were Rising Before His ReelectionAhead of Memorial Day, President Trump has repeatedly taken credit for an upswing in military recruitment, claiming almost no one wanted to join the military before news of hi...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Defense / National Security Human Capital
What a Historic Absence of Its Top Officer Means for the NavyWalking in the Pentagon’s river entrance, a visitor is greeted by a series of photographs on the walls featuring the top uniformed member of the military services. But for the...
By Stacie Pettyjohn
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Airmen Given Just Days to Reenlist to Claim Bonus for High-Skill JobsBy Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Marco Rubio Working on Major Changes to National Security CouncilSecretary of State Marco Rubio, in his new add-on role of national security adviser, is expected to significantly scale down the size of the National Security Council and make...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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National Security Human Capital
Air Force Delay on Separation and Retirement Orders Isn’t ‘Stop Loss,’ Defense Official SaysEven though the Air Force has temporarily stopped issuing retirement and separation orders for next year, the pause does not require airmen to involuntarily remain in the serv...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Gen. Allvin Outlines Air Force Moves to 'Revive Our Warrior Ethos and Rebuild Our Military'The Air Force's top uniformed leader pointed to increases in recruiting numbers, slightly longer basic military training exercises and new dining hall options as examples of h...
By Taren Sylvester
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Disarray at Pentagon Puts Spotlight on Civilian Leadership’s Crucial RoleThe exodus of advisers from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s office is affecting U.S. troops far from the Pentagon – highlighting the importance of strong civilian leadersh...
By Dr. Jason Dempsey
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U.S. Army Rolls Out ‘Sex-Neutral’ Fitness Test for Some Combat JobsThe U.S. Army is rolling out a new fitness test that will require female soldiers serving in combat jobs to be rated on the same score chart as their male counterparts, a move...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Trump Seeks Record Military Budget, but the Search Is On for Spending Cuts, TooPresident Donald Trump last week promised that the new Defense Department budget will be the first ever to reach $1 trillion....
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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National Security Human Capital
CNAS Launches New National Security Human Capital Program to Safeguard America’s Warfighting EdgeWashington, April 16, 2025 – Today, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is launching its new National Security Human Capital (NSHC) Program, a major research program...
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The Pentagon’s Rapid Response X Account Loves Pete HegsethA new Pentagon account on X and Facebook has been hyping up Pete Hegseth with videos of jogs, handshakes, and football throws and taking shots at unfavorable media coverage li...
By Dr. Jason Dempsey
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Trump Wants to Make the US Military ‘Badass’ Again. Am I Tough Enough to Pass the Test?By my feet on the artificial turf of the ‘Human Performance Forge’, a 44,000 square foot gym, lie a mannequin on a stretcher, three fuel canisters, several ammunition cartons ...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Military Academies Criticized for Removing DEI-Related Books from LibrariesAt the U.S. Naval Academy, it's not what's on the shelves that's drawing attention -- but what's missing....
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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National Security Human Capital
No More Family Days for Air Force, Space Force: Extra Leave Canceled for 2025Airmen and Space Force Guardians have had their scheduled family days for 2025 canceled after officials said the extra days off to spend time with loved ones did not align wit...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Trump Takes Credit for a Boost in Military Recruiting Started Under BidenEven when President Donald Trump has a good-news story to tell, he can’t resist embellishing it. It’s not enough that he can point to positive military recruiting numbers. He ...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Defense / National Security Human Capital
Hegseth: Ditch Climate ‘Distraction’ but Prepare for Extreme WeatherA new memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth doubles down on his campaign to eliminate the Pentagon’s work on climate — calling for a review of both mission statements and m...
By Will Rogers
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National Security Human Capital
Military Officials Say Recruiting Off to Strong Start in 2025, Building on Recent TrendsThe U.S. military is tracking strong early-year recruiting figures across the services, a signal it will meet or exceed 2024 performances, military officials told ABC News....
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Are the U.S. and Ukraine Friends Again? It’s Complicated.Welcome back! The on-again, off-again relationship between the United States and Ukraine appears to be back on — for now....
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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National Security Human Capital
Pentagon Orders Review into Military Standards, Including Fitness and GroomingDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a review of military standards, including physical fitness, body composition and grooming. It's a review Hegseth promised during his...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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National Security Human Capital
Donald Trump Takes Credit for Military Recruitment Turnaround That Started with Joe BidenPresident Donald Trump said military recruitment is soaring early in his second presidency, and it’s because of his efforts to rid the government of "wokeness."...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
