Thursday, June 05, 2025

The Army meets its recruitment goal 4 months early

More than 15 years ago, I signed up to serve my country, packed my bags, and left home for Fort Jackson, S.C., to begin Army basic training. The values I gained"discipline, duty, honor"have shaped me into the husband, father and citizen I am today. Choosing to serve was one of the most meaningful decisions of my life. That's why the news that the U.S. Army has met its fiscal 2025 recruiting contract goals four months early"welcoming more than 61,000 new recruits"is personal. It's also something all Americans should be proud of

Comments

This is good news.

#1 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-06-05 12:10 AM

@#1

Yup, good news.

Another (not pay-walled) view ...

Army meets recruiting target months ahead of schedule
abcnews.go.com

... The U.S. Army met its annual recruiting target of 61,000 in the first week of June, four months ahead of the scheduled Sept. 30 deadline, after putting in place new initiatives to boost recruitment.

It marks a stunning turnaround for a service that failed to meet its recruiting goals in 2022 and 2023 and struggled in the years since to meet its annual targets.

"The U.S. Army has successfully met its fiscal year 2025 recruiting goals for active duty, signing contracts with more than 61,000 future Soldiers -- a full four months before the end of the fiscal year," the U.S. Army said in a statement. "This achievement represents a significant turning point for the Army and indicates a renewed sense of patriotism and purpose among America's youth."

Dan Driscoll, the secretary of the Army, said in a statement that he is "incredibly proud" of the service's recruiters and drill sergeants.

"Their colossal efforts and dedication to duty helped the U.S. Army accomplish our FY25 annual recruiting goal a full four months ahead of schedule," Driscoll added. "The U.S. Army is focused on lethality, taking care of our Soldiers, and transforming for a dangerous future -- young people across the country want to be part of the U.S. Army, and these results clearly demonstrate that." ...


#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-05 12:21 AM

Ballwasher the war whore.

#3 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-06-05 01:18 AM

The economy must be down. People are desperate for employment so they join the military. This isn't the flex you think it is Jeff.

#4 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-06-05 02:44 AM

" Army meets recruiting target"

Is that before or after they dismiss all the DEI hires?

#5 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-06-05 03:38 AM

You're talking about the RED army you joined right comrade Jeffry?
Putin don't hire good liars, and you're not good at lying so you are/were a perfect candidate for Pooty Poot's troll/bot farm. How's the weather is St. Petersburg, Rus this morning?

#6 | Posted by a_monson at 2025-06-05 05:28 AM

Are the lowered standards for army enlistment that were embarrassingly put in place for the Forever War still in effect?

#7 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-06-05 06:18 AM

The 2025 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act delivered a historic pay raise for junior enlisted soldiers, housing improvements, healthcare access and child-care and spousal support.

Nice Handouts if you can get 'em!

#8 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-06-05 10:01 AM

This is good. There will be lots of props for Lewzer's birthday parade.

#9 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-06-05 01:20 PM

Knew this would happen when men found out their lives won't be at risk by dudes in dresses.

how's that redial ?...lol

#10 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2025-06-05 07:01 PM

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