The U.S. Army has reached its fiscal year 2025 recruitment goal of 61,000 active-duty enlistments—four months ahead of schedule—marking what officials call a pivotal moment in military readiness and national morale.
Announcing the milestone in a June 3 statement, Army leadership framed the achievement as a “turning point” in overcoming recent recruitment struggles, attributing the surge to a “renewed sense of patriotism and purpose among America’s youth.”
“I’m incredibly proud of our U.S. Army recruiters and drill sergeants,” Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said in a statement. “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.”…