AUGUST 5, 2026 – The Air National Guard is rolling out sweeping recruiting and retention transformation initiatives—removing accession barriers, expanding enterprise support and reshaping how it competes for the talent required to build dominating air power and ensure wartime readiness. The ANG has also launched a “Summer Surge Incentive,” which pairs $7,500 bonuses with … [Read more...]
New Policy to Increase Efficiency in Military Accessions
MAY 5, 2026 - In collaboration with Service recruiting partners, U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) implemented a policy, “Conditions Unlikely to be Waived” (CUW), effective May 4, that stops processing for applicants with one or more of 28 medical conditions designated as unlikely to be waived by Service partners. By identifying these conditions earlier in … [Read more...]
TSA, DoW Ease Recruits’ Journey to Basic
FEBRUARY 13, 2026 - When the day to leave for boot camp finally arrives, military recruits often have a lot of anxious thoughts racing through their minds. "How long will I have to stay awake during the first couple of days? When will I get to talk to my family again? Is it true they make you mow the lawns with fingernail clippers?" With all those concerns and many others … [Read more...]
Best Military Recruiting Numbers in 15 Years
DECEMBER 23, 2025 - In fiscal year 2025, the military's recruiting efforts returned to levels not seen in more than a decade. "Since November 2024, our military has seen its highest recruiting percentage of mission achieved in more than 15 years," stated Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell. This fiscal year, all active-duty services made mission. Most reserve components … [Read more...]
AFN Airing NCAA Tournaments and MLB Opening Games
MARCH 22, 2025 - It's spring, and that means it's time for two of the world's great sporting events: the NCAA college basketball tournaments, known as March Madness, and Major League Baseball's 2025 opening season. The American Forces Network, AFN, will be broadcasting all the action with round-the-clock access for America's military audiences around the world. "We know what … [Read more...]