3 immediate tasks for the secretary of the Navy nominee
In this op-ed, John Ferrari of AEI lays out the first three areas of focus he hopes the new Navy secretary will tackle right away.
US Air Force hit 2024 recruiting goal by meeting Americans where they are, not lowering standards
In 2024, the Air Force "looked at the world as it is and moved decisively to eliminate out-of-date and indefensible barriers that blocked capable recruits from joining the service," wrote service officials Alex Wagner and Brig. Gen. Christopher R. Amrhein.
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Powering the future: Securing America with domestically made microelectronics
Onshoring and investment in military-specific semiconductors anchor a cornerstone of the defense industrial base.
New Army chief, looming force structure shakeups and new weapons: Army 2023 in review
The Army spent 2023 looking for ways to refill its weapon stockpiles, preparing for future conflicts and welcoming a new chief.
Army ‘night court’ returns amid recruiting crisis, looking to trim excess soldier positions
“If we don't turn our recruiting situation around, I can't guarantee you that the Army won't have to make some more substantial potential force structure reductions,” Army Secretary Christine Wormuth told senators.
Stop being ‘foolish’: To improve recruitment, Marine Corps takes aim at outdated rules
“I think the removal of policies that are outdated or no longer make sense is incredibly important,” said Gen. Eric Smith, the Marine Corps’ assistant commandant.