The Army's Recruiting Problem Is Male
The issue is convincing men to put on the uniform. A decade of declining recruitment numbers for the Army is almost entirely attributable to a significant drop in male recruiting as female enlistments have remained relatively flat, internal service data reviewed by Military.com shows. Since 2013, male enlistments have dropped 35%, going from 58,000 men […]
Soldiers Are Getting Burned Out. Army Leadership Knows It’s a Problem.
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth knows her force is overworked despite there being no major ongoing conflict involving American troops. She’s balancing a tough dichotomy: Keep soldiers trained for war while nurturing the force’s quality of life. She’s also hoping that a force that feels taken care of will stay in and hypothetically recommend service to […]
The Army Needs to Talk About its Problem with Leaders Taking Their Own Lives
Editor’s Note: This story includes discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation. Names of individuals have been withheld to protect their, and their families’, privacy. The opinions expressed in this op-ed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Military.com. If you would like to submit your own commentary, please send […]
