The Army’s new retention play means less cash but more career control in 2026

Instead of leading with money, it’s leading with options: career flexibility. Assignment preference. Paths that let soldiers ...

The military is running out of teenagers to recruit — and old-school methods to reach them are failing

The military faces a new recruiting crisis as America's teen population shrinks and outreach methods fail. The Pentagon is ...
Military.com

Recruiting Boost: How US Army's Big Gains in 2025 Translate to New Year

The Army ended 2025 with a recruiting rebound and modernization gains, but questions about readiness and retention shadow its ...
United States Army

Army to retain military working equid programs at Fort Hood, Fort Riley

The U.S. Army will retain Military Working Equid (MWE) programs at Fort Hood, Texas, and Fort Riley, Kansas, previously slated for ...
Defense One

Army’s noncommittal procurement strategy is creating quandaries for vendors

The Army’s new acquisition strategy—buy fast, in small quantities, then maybe buy a lot more—is causing headaches for at ...
Stars and Stripes

Army to ring in new year with new AI and machine learning career path for officers

A new career path for Army officers that focuses on AI further cements the service’s shift toward cutting-edge technology and ...
Task & Purpose

Army extends contract for soldiers nearing end of service due to shutdown

“Failure to extend personnel may result in losing access to base, housing, benefits, pay, reimbursement for travel, and household goods shipment,” an Army spokesman said. By Jeff Schogol Published Oct ...