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...]
Coast Guard Removes Barriers to Boost Recruiting
DECEMBER 9, 2022 - The Coast Guard is adjusting certain eligibility standards to make it easier to recruit qualified candidates in a tight labor market. The policy changes will allow more flexibility around requirements regarding dependents and single parents, debt-to-income ratios, and maximum age – all areas where existing standards might discourage otherwise competitive … [Read more...]
Top Tips to Prepare Yourself for Enlisting in the Army
DECEMBER 6, 2022 - It's no secret that the U.S. Army is an impressive fighting force. From their ability to adapt quickly to different situations to their role in defending our country from external threats, the military has always been a popular career choice for young people. It's also no surprise why enlisting in the army would be a great option. It offers … [Read more...]
Educational Opportunities Inspired Soldier to Serve
DECEMBER 5, 2022 – Growing up in the Bronx, New York, U.S. Army Spc. Noa J. Brutsch, an infantry machine-gunner assigned to Chaos Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division (3-1 ABCT) operationally controlled by the 1st Infantry Division (1 ID), made his decision to enlist in the Army after surviving Hurricane Katrina as … [Read more...]