Space Force May Soon Offer 8-Year Active-Duty Enlistment Options for New Guardians As the youngest branch of the U.S. military tries to grow its force, longer active-duty contracts may be an option for...
What Are the Branches of the US Military? In simple terms, the U.S. Armed Forces are made up of the six military branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps...
Waivers Can Help You Join the Military We all make mistakes or have bad things happen to us throughout our lives. How will these events shape your efforts in...
DC-Area Army Retention Is Good, and It Could Be a Bellwether for the Rest of the Service Army units in the Washington, D.C., area are already within striking distance of their retention goals, extending the...
Join The Navy If you choose to join the U.S. Navy, you'll have opportunities to travel the world and serve on ships or submarines, with...
Putin Speeds Up a Citizenship Path for Foreigners Who Enlist in the Russian Military Putin said last month that 486,000 new soldiers have signed contracts with the military in 2023. He didn't say how many of...
Most Americans Would Discourage Young People from Joining Military as Enlisted Service Members, Report Says The study found that 54.4% of respondents would dissuade a 17-year-old from joining the military as an enlisted service...
Join the Space Force The sixth and newest military service branch, the Space Force is tasked with protecting U.S. and allied interests in space.
Join the Air Force Opportunities abound if you choose to join the U.S. Air Force, the branch of the military that defends the nation through...
Army Temporarily Suspends Reenlistment Bonuses for Soldiers After Hitting High Retention Rates Soldiers will not be able to contract under the old selective retention bonus until it is reinstated, according to the...
He Served His Country. In Return, His Country Sent Him into Exile. The military relies on noncitizens to fill its ranks. No one is sure how many are later banished from the country they fought...
Investigation Finds Navy Supply Ship Ran Aground After Captain Left to Eat Dinner The Alan Shepard was launched in 2006 and has space for a crew of more than 120, all of whom are typically civilian mariners...
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...
'It's OK Not to Be OK': Special Operations Wing Orders Stand-Down After Roger Fortson's Police Killing The Air Force special operations wing in Florida where Senior Airman Roger Fortson served before he was shot and killed by...
VA Executives Received $10.8 Million in Improper Bonuses Under PACT Act, Watchdog Finds The Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Inspector General found that the VA paid $1 million more in bonuses to senior...