Sep 18
Military
U.S. Military Recruitment Surges After Years of Shortfalls
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After years of missed targets and what Pentagon officials called the worst personnel shortage in decades, U.S. military enlistment is rebounding. A mix of factors—ranging from pay raises and training reforms to new citizenship pathways—has boosted recruitment across all branches. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pointed to renewed patriotism, while analysts highlight policies dating back to 2022 that are now paying off. With the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force all meeting or exceeding recent goals, the big question is whether this momentum will last.
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