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Marines Meet 2025 Recruiting Goals, Cite 'Unapologetic' Standards

Marine leaders credit unwavering standards rather than politics.

FILE - A group of male U.S. Marine Corps recruits train with weighted ammo cans during a physical training exercise at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, June 28, 2023, in Parris Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
FILE - A U.S. Marine Corps male recruit takes a water break between obstacles during during a portion of training known as the Crucible at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, June 29, 2023, in Parris Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
FILE - A U.S. Marine Corps tactical advisors trains a group of recruits during basic warrior training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, June 28, 2023, in Parris Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
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Overview

  • The Corps reported 30,536 enlisted accessions and 1,792 officers for fiscal 2025, exceeding targets by one and two respectively, according to Marine-provided data.
  • Lt. Gen. William Bowers said shipping dates for 500 recruits were pushed past September to avoid growing beyond congressionally authorized end strength.
  • Officials emphasized the Marines did not relax entry requirements and relied far less on bonuses, accounting for roughly 2.5% of more than $2 billion in DoD recruiting spending since 2022.
  • The Army, Navy and Air Force also said they hit their 2025 recruiting targets months early, with reporting noting the broader rebound began before President Trump’s election and reflects programs launched in prior years.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced moves to raise standards across the force, including twice-yearly PT tests for generals and daily PT regimens for soldiers, according to the Daily Caller.