JUNE 7, 2023 - America depends on volunteers for its military. On Jan. 27, 1973, Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird Jr. announced that the U.S. military would fill its ranks exclusively with volunteers rather than with draftees. On July 1, 1973, the military draft ended. Today, to meet recruitment and retention goals, the Defense Department must make volunteering in the … [Read more...]
Reserves Offer $10K Bonus for Prior-Service Enlisted Airmen
APRIL 5, 2023 - To remain competitive in a tight labor market and retain valuable talent, Air Force Reserve Command is offering a $10,000 incentive bonus to fully-qualified, prior-service enlisted Airmen who sign up to fill open positions and agree to a three-year service commitment. One of several incentives available to those who join the Air Force Reserve, this particular … [Read more...]
8 Activities That Can Quickly Prepare You For Military Service
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 - Having a good level of fitness and being comfortable in a variety of environments is crucial when joining the military. Strength, endurance, and flexibility are important for long hours on your feet whilst carrying heavy equipment. You also need to prepare for being in different climates, weather conditions, heights, being in water, and tight spaces. … [Read more...]
Pre-Enlistment Course Helps in Recruiting
DECEMBER 21, 2022 – Amid one of the most challenging recruiting environments since the all-volunteer force’s establishment in 1973, the National Guard has taken a modern approach to engaging prospective service members. Only 23% of Americans ages 17-24 qualify to serve without a medical waiver, down from 29% in recent years. While obesity, addiction, medical, and behavioral … [Read more...]
Preparing for a Career in the Military
DECEMBER 16, 2022 - If you're an army fan, you grew up watching war movies and dreaming of the day when you could don a uniform, grab your M16, and head off to fight against an evil dictator. Not everyone can join the military, and not every soldier has what it takes to survive combat. But if joining the armed forces interests you or if it's just something on your list of … [Read more...]