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Screenshot from the Army National Guard commercial "Uncommon is Calling."
Culture

National Guard appeals to anti-corporate Gen Z in new commercial

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Mar 21, 2025

Future U.S. Marines recite the oath of enlistment before shipping off to begin basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego at Military Entrance Processing Station Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. 24, 2022. MEPS processes applicants for military service, putting them through a variety of tests and examinations to ensure that they meet the standards required to serve in the United States Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lydia Gordon)
Military Life

Military recruiting test sites re-open after DOGE-driven cuts

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Mar 17, 2025

Students in the academic track of the U.S. Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course work on improving their math skills during a class at Fort Moore, Georgia. The academic track focuses on improving word knowledge, reading comprehension, arithmetic reasoning, and test-taking skills to help students improve their Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) scores and meet the Army’s enlistment standards. (U.S. Army photo by Toygar Ayla)
Military Life

Budget cuts force military recruit testing stations to close, reduce hours

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Mar 11, 2025

We showed the U.S. Marine Corps' latest recruiting ad, "Made For This" to a bunch of teenagers.
Military Life

We showed the new Marine Corps recruiting ad to some teenagers. Here’s what they thought of it.

By Matt White

Posted on Nov 19, 2024

The tower of power includes the special forces, ranger, and airborne tabs.
Military Life

A comprehensive guide to the shoulder tabs Army soldiers wear on their uniforms

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 13, 2024

US Navy lets recruits use cell phones to call home in basic training
Military Life

US Navy lets recruits use cell phones to call home in basic training

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Mar 30, 2024

U.S. Army Ranger assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.
Military Life

MARSOC, Navy SEALs, and Army Rangers: SOF by the numbers

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Dec 20, 2023

Soldier in cold environment
Military Life

Military bases below negative-20 degrees will soon get a bonus pay

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 15, 2023

Army tape test in action
Military Life

What is the Army tape test, and how do you pass it?

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Dec 13, 2023

The Pentagon thinks The Rock can fight lagging military recruitment
Culture

The Pentagon thinks The Rock can fight lagging military recruitment

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 19, 2023

jump army commercial
Military Life

A new Army TV ad ‘Jumps’ into recruiting — and more might be on the way

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 7, 2023

Tug of wars, AFN, earning the coveted biker race t-shirt, and diving are all options while stationed on Diego Garcia.
Military Life

What it’s like to be stationed at Diego Garcia

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Oct 31, 2023

Recruits in training
Military Life

Air Force and Space Force raise top age for new recruits to 42

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 30, 2023

A sailor is pinned with the rank of chief petty officer by his mentor during a ceremony.
Military Life

How rank and rate works in the Navy

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Oct 20, 2023

Army wants one-third of future recruits to be college grads
Military Life

Army wants one-third of future recruits to be college grads

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 3, 2023

Army’s pre-boot boot camp to become permanent
News

Army’s pre-boot boot camp to become permanent

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 3, 2023