Inside the hidden Marine Corps recruiting crisis that's 'burning Marines' to fill the ranks

Marine Corps recruiters say they face crushing quotas, long hours, and stress to enlist 30,000 Marines a year.
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Lessons from the Recruiting Surge: Sustaining Momentum with Smarter School Partnerships

After a massive 2025 recruiting surge, the military faces a hidden hurdle: high schools blocking fair access to students.

The military is running out of teenagers to recruit — and old-school methods to reach them are failing

The military faces a new recruiting crisis as America's teen population shrinks and outreach methods fail. The Pentagon is ...

Fake records and forged signatures: Marines say recruiting pressure fueled a culture of fraud

Current and former Marine recruiters describe immense pressure to find enlistees. Amid the desperation, a culture of fraud ...

'Burden of command': How a brutal recruiting mission broke some Marines leading the charge

Marine recruiting leaders faced extreme pressure during the pandemic, leading to allegations of abusive work conditions, ...

US Marines host recruiting camp in Tuscaloosa

USMC Recruiting Station Commanding Officer said the focus is on more than just getting the number of recruits up.
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Marines say they hit recruiting goals and point to 'unapologetic' standards

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