Beyond recruiting policy, experts say the data points raise broader questions about how and when Americans are choosing to ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Recruits prepare to graduate from Army boot camp on Fort Jackson, South Carolina, on Feb. 9th 2020.Robin Hicks/US Army A Pentagon ...
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Why are US Army recruits getting older?

Factors contributing to the increase in average recruit age may include economic strain, loosened restrictions on entry, and ...
Sailors march in formation into Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall onboard U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Dec. 11, 2025. US Navy photo The Army and Navy exceeded the legal level of ...
Army Brig. Gen. Eric Little administers the oath of enlistment to about 75 high school seniors in May 2025. Photo by O'Dell Isaac After struggling to draw in enough fresh recruits, the Army and the ...
The Army and Navy exceeded federal limits on low-scoring recruits using preparatory courses, the watchdog said. The Pentagon disputes the findings as services face ongoing challenges in military ...