The military’s recruiting surge didn’t happen by accident. New programs drove gains, but as the war with Iran grows, ...

The U.S. Army has announced it will expand its basic combat training in what leaders hope is a turning point in its recruiting efforts. Army officials believe the service will hit its target of 55,000 ...

Basic training, which often involves getting yelled at and having your head shaved, is typically not a fun experience for military recruits. But now getting there is less of a hassle. The Defense ...

In 2026, the U.S. military will do something it hasn’t done meaningfully in years: grow. Congress has authorized an increase of more than 30,000 active-duty service members across the force, with the ...

The incidence of stress fractures during U.S. military basic training is significantly higher in female recruits than in male recruits (Duester and Jones, 1997; Shaffer, 1997). This injury has a ...