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Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest began in 2008 as a pilot program and has had an uncertain future ever since. Although over 10,000 troops who have signed up to serve through MAVNI since 2008, it has been at the center of political haggling.

The program was suspended 2017, and in October the Pentagon announced new, more strenuous security clearance standards. For now, the military is focused on catching up on the current group of recruits that has been stuck in limbo. MANVI recruits are unable to enter basic training until the security clearance review is complete and approved.

For now, the program is unavailable for new recruits.