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Air Force Lowered Annual Recruiting Goal Due to Budget Woes, But Still on Track to Hit Target This Month
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The Air Force had to reduce its target recruiting goal by several thousand airmen due to ongoing congressional budget delays, but is still on pace to hit its newly revised ben...
By Taren Sylvester
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Political Turmoil Strains the Army as It Marks a Milestone Birthday
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When President Donald Trump took to a dais at Fort Bragg in North Carolina this week, he opened by praising the courage and toughness of the American soldier. But soon, with a...
By Dr. Jason Dempsey
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Officials Temper Hegseth Claim of Army Recruiting Renaissance Under Trump
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As the Army celebrates its 250th birthday with an elaborately planned parade through the streets of Washington, D.C., the service is also touting an epic recruiting turnaround...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Trump Plans Broader Use of National Guard in Immigration Enforcement
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The Trump administration wants to use the National Guard more broadly to enact the president’s immigration agenda, according to border czar Tom Homan, documents and people fam...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Fewer PCS Moves Could Reduce Stress, But ‘Devil’s in the Details,’ Experts Say
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A new Pentagon effort to reduce permanent-change-of-station (PCS) moves could reduce stress for military families and save money, but it may require rethinking military career...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Trump Touts Record-Breaking Military Recruitment, but Numbers Were Rising Before His Reelection
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Ahead 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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Airmen Given Just Days to Reenlist to Claim Bonus for High-Skill Jobs
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By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Air Force Delay on Separation and Retirement Orders Isn’t ‘Stop Loss,’ Defense Official Says
Even 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'
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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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U.S. Army Rolls Out ‘Sex-Neutral’ Fitness Test for Some Combat Jobs
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The 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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The Pentagon’s Rapid Response X Account Loves Pete Hegseth
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A 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?
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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 Libraries
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At 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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No More Family Days for Air Force, Space Force: Extra Leave Canceled for 2025
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Airmen 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 Biden
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Even 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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Hegseth: Ditch Climate ‘Distraction’ but Prepare for Extreme Weather
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A 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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Military Officials Say Recruiting Off to Strong Start in 2025, Building on Recent Trends
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The 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.
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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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Pentagon Orders Review into Military Standards, Including Fitness and Grooming
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Defense 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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Budget Cuts Force Military Recruit Testing Stations to Close, Reduce Hours
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Across the U.S., sites offering the initial enlistment test for potential recruits are being forced to close and reduce their hours due to cuts recommended by the Department o...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
