NOVEMBER 30, 2024 — The Army continued its recruiting transformation this week by announcing Atlanta and Los Angeles as the future locations for two new regional recruiting headquarters. Once operational by next summer, these commands will oversee the five enlisted recruiting brigades and have a mission to enhance communication and improve the service's ability to attract … [Read more...]
Drones, Dogs, Robot Systems and More at NOLA Air Show
MARCH 22, 2024 — A range of U.S. Army Soldiers—Special Forces, Engineers, Military Police and working dogs—will showcase state-of-the-art technology and equipment, here at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB), for the 2024 New Orleans Air Show, March 23-24. Gates open to the public at 8a.m. with the air show commencing at 10a.m. to 4p.m each day. “Our [ … [Read more...]
Challenges, Solutions to Recruiting All-Volunteer Force
JANUARY 31, 2024 - Over the last 15 years, the recruiting rate of the all-volunteer force has been declining, said Stephanie Miller, deputy assistant secretary of defense for military personnel policy. Those with an interest in serving and qualification rates are hovering near all-time lows, she said yesterday at the Institute for Defense Analysis in Alexandria, … [Read more...]
ASVAB CEP Exceeds Testing Goal
APRIL 26, 2023 - For the second year in a row, and with a whole quarter remaining, the education service specialists (ESS) and testing coordinators from around USMEPCOM have surpassed their annual goal for completed tests in the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Career Exploration Program (CEP). As of April 1, 565,777 tests have been completed at schools … [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...]