Military ❯ Recruitment

Challenges

Global Tensions Physical Fitness Youth Population Post-COVID Recruitment Future Soldier Prep Course Manpower Issues Personnel Shortages Health Recruiting Crisis Public Perception Health Standards US Military Administrative Changes Economic Factors Application Process Audits Historical Context Leadership Youth Market Public Sentiment

Pentagon Says FY26 Recruiting Off to Strong Start as All Services Beat 2025 Goals

Pentagon leaders credit process changes such as faster medical screening and preparatory courses for the turnaround.

All U.S. Military Branches Meet FY2025 Recruiting Goals as Navy Logs Biggest Class Since Early 2000s

Navy Tops FY25 Recruiting Goal With 44,096 Accessions, Highest Since Early 2000s

Trump to Review Army’s 250th Birthday Parade on June 14

Army Surpasses 2025 Recruiting Target Four Months Ahead of Schedule