Recruitment

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9/11 had the biggest effect on military recruiting since Pearl Harbor

In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks on the United States, the landscape of the country's military shifted and saw the biggest boon in recruitment since World War II.

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Army drops plans to give waivers to recruits with history of mental illness

The Army's top officer said Wednesday that the service had "rescinded" a controversial memo permitting people with a history of severe mental illness to seek waivers allowing them to join up.

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Mattis freezes Trump ban on transgender troops pending review

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Tuesday night that the Pentagon's current policy on transgender troops "will remain in place" while President Trump's directive banning transgender people from joining the military undergoes an expert study.

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'Dreamers' in military in limbo after Trump decision to wind down DACA

President Trump's decision to end an Obama-era program shielding illegal immigrants brought to the U.S. as children has left hundreds of military service members facing an uncertain future.

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Trump Calls Destroyer Commanders to Thank Them for Syria Strikes

President Donald Trump thanked Cmdrs. Russell Caldwell and Andria Slough, commanding officers of the Ross and Porter respectively.

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5 Things to Start Your Week

Here are five news stories and events to start your week.

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Carrier Strike Group Sails Toward Korea After North's Missile Test

The Carl Vinson carrier strike group was ordered to cancel planned port visits in Australia and head toward the Korean peninsula.

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SGLI System Upgrade Allows Troops to Make Changes at Home

U.S. sailors are now able to update their SGLI) information online, a major upgrade from the previous, old-fashioned method.

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First Two Marines Punished in Facebook Probe; Dozens More Investigated

The Marine Corps has taken its first punitive action as part of an effort to crack down on misogynistic internet postings.

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The Most Read Stories This Week on Military.com

Here's a look at the most popular stories this week on Military.com.

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US Launches Cruise Missile Strike on Syria

The U.S. military has launched cruise missiles at targets in Syria in response to the recent deadly chemical attack against civilians.

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Two-Star: Poor Communication May Have Spurred Pilots' Refusal to Fly

Rear Adm. DeWolfe Miller said the decision may reflect a lack of info about how much the service is doing to address the problem.

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Five Marines Walk Away From CH-53 'Hard Landing' in Yuma

The helo was conducting a training mission in support of Yuma's Weapons and Tactics Instructor school when the mishap took place.

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More Drill Instructors Accused of Hazing to Face Court-Martial

The Marine Corps has formally charged former two drill instructors accused of hazing recruits at Parris Island in South Carolina.

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Marine Corps Reviews Chow Hall Options as Fitness Division Activates

In a push to develop a more holistically healthy force, the Marine Corps is creating a Force Fitness Division.

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Marines Killed in Chattanooga Shooting to Receive Heroism Medal

Two Marines who died during a shooting in Chattanooga will receive a medal the service reserves for acts of non-combat heroism.

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Memo to the Marine Corps: Don't Pretend It's Just a PR Problem

Following almost every scandal, the person, company or government entity responsible is tempted chalk it up as "a PR problem."

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Marines to Offer Retention Bonuses for F-35, V-22, F-18 Pilots

The Marine Corps is set to offer retention bonuses for aviators for the first time since 2011.

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The Most Talked About Stories This Week on Military.com

Here are the stories generating the most comments this week on Military.com, along with a sampling of responses.

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Deadly Hornet Crash Result of Low Dive During Strafing Run

The mishap appeared to be the result of a controlled flight into terrain, according to a newly released investigation.

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Marine Trademark Office Quietly Joins Fight Against Online Misogyny

The Marine Corps Trademark and Licensing Office has taken on Disgruntled Decks, a game filled with inside jokes and crass humor.

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Amid Scandal, Marines Roll Out 'Battles Won' Ad Campaign

The Marine Corps' new ad campaign takes viewers on a journey through everything the Corps stands for.

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White House, Pentagon back requiring women to register for military draft

The Obama administration is announcing its support for requiring women to register for the military draft.

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Army has fewest active-duty soldiers since 1940, report says

The number of U.S. Army soldiers on active duty has been reduced to its lowest since 1940, according to a published report.

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Remaining female candidates must restart Ranger training after missing mark in 1st phase

None of the remaining eight female candidates going through the Army Ranger School made it out of the first phase of training at Fort Benning, Ga., defense officials told Fox News -- though they scored high enough to try again as early as next week.

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An exclusive look inside FBI's leadership academy for law enforcement executives

Famously known as the training grounds for incoming special agents, the FBI’s sprawling academy in Quantico, Virginia also plays host to some 1,000 domestic and international law enforcement executives every year.

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Women veterans gather to swap stories, gain experience

Air Force veteran Liz Skilbeck recently got a new license plate for her vehicle that identifies it as being driven by a female veteran. Before that, the license plate just identified it as being driven by a veteran, causing people to thank her husband for his service.

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Military begins recruiting women for combat jobs

The military services are already beginning to recruit women for combat jobs, including as Navy SEALs, and could see them serving in previously male-only Army and Marine Corps infantry units by this fall, according to new plans endorsed by Defense Secretary Ash Carter and obtained by The Associated Press.

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Hagel seeks info on military relationship with NFL

The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is asking for information about the military's relationship with the National Football League, amid a number of high-profile domestic violence incidents involving players.

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Marines delay female fitness plan after half fail pull-up test

More than half of female Marines in boot camp can't do three pullups, the minimum standard that was supposed to take effect with the new year, prompting the Marine Corps to delay the requirement, part of the process of equalizing physical standards to integrate women into combat jobs.

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Defense Secretary Carter mulls easing enlistment requirements for some jobs

Defense Secretary Ash Carter is considering easing some military enlistment standards as part of a broader set of initiatives to better attract and keep quality service members and civilians across the Defense Department.