Enlisted recruiting and retention data released for May show that the Air Force and its reserve components met or exceeded their accession goals. The Air Force met its goal of 2,227 accessions, while the Air National Guard acquired 71 more recruits than its goal of 475. The Air Force Reserve accepted 79 more than its goal of 695. Overall, the Army, Marine Corps, and Navy also met or exceeded their accession targets. Only the Army National Guard fell short of its stated target, by 673 new recruits. But even this shortfall was intentional, as the land component purposely slowed accessions as it is currently ahead in its year-to-date recruiting program.
Pentagon Releases Cost of Living, BAH Rates for 2026
Dec. 30, 2025
The Pentagon will pay cost of living allowances to 127,000 service members in the continental U.S. in 2026, an increase of 66,000 members in 2025. Airmen and Guardians across the U.S. will also receive an average increase of 4.2 percent for their Basic Housing Allowance, compared to the 5.4 percent…
