Key Points and Summary - After years of recruiting shortfalls, the U.S. Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course at Fort Jackson is quietly reshaping how America fills its ranks. -The program targets ...

New Army recruits are entering the service later in life than previous years, with the average enlistment age at 22.7, according to Army data. That figure, which reflects the average age of ...

WASHINGTON — As 2025 draws to a close, the United States Army reaffirmed its commitment to Soldiers after another incredible year. Throughout the year the Army spent 2025 preparing for a bigger and ...

Army Staff Sgt. Victoria Ortiz is new to recruiting but makes sure she is authentic with people. “People think that you have to lose yourself because you’re in a uniform and you don’t. People pick up ...

LATHAM — The New York Army National Guard was tops in recruiting and retention out of the 54 state and territorial Army Guards nationwide during 2025. This was the fourth year in a row in which the ...

Editor’s note: The reporter assigned to this story is a member of the Coast Guard Reserves, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security. National Guard members serve under the National Guard ...

While the Secretary of Defense underscores lethality, Army National Guard recruiters are emphasizing job skills and money for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Drill sergeants welcome a new class of recruits prior to executing the 'First 100 Yards' at Fort Moore, Georgia, January 2024.