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Trump, Hegseth Claim Credit to Recruiting Success but the Cause Is Contested
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The Pentagon is finding itself in one of the first wars of the new Trump administration — a clash with the previous Biden administration over who deserves the credit for a tur...
By Taren Sylvester
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Air Force Sees Historic Numbers of Airmen Waiting to Go to Boot Camp in 2025
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More young Americans have been signing up for the Air Force's delayed-entry program in recent months, a promising trend in recruiting following a yearslong effort by the servi...
By Taren Sylvester
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Trump Takes Credit for Army Recruiting Surge, but It Started a Year Ago
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The White House is trumpeting a recent surge in sign-ups of new soldiers as a response to President Donald Trump’s reelection and return to office....
By Taren Sylvester
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Opinions of Lower-Ranking Troops Could Soon Be Considered in Officer Promotions
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The troops that officers command may soon get the chance to weigh in on their supervisors’ promotion board process, a chance for junior officers and even enlisted troops to we...
By Taren Sylvester
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3M settled its combat earplug lawsuit for $6 billion – but don’t get too excited
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Hearing problems are common among U.S. troops who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other Global War on Terrorism battlefields in part because of their exposure to blasts from ...
By Taren Sylvester
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The Army’s yearslong fight over its controversial new fitness test isn’t over yet
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It’s understandable that the Army has faced difficulties in adopting a new fitness test that is intended to ensure that all soldiers are prepared for combat, said Taren Sylves...
By Taren Sylvester
