Recruitment targets in 2025 were exceeded at 103% of target, so this seems misinformed. All 5 branches met target, the highest in 15 years.

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bonsai_spool 3 hours ago | parent | next [-]

This is because we’re paying people to get into shape to the point where they can be considered for service. And that began before the current presidential administration, who I think are planning to cancel this initiative

https://www.military.com/feature/2026/03/24/recruiting-surge...

	▲	loeg 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		> This is because we’re paying people to get into shape to the point where they can be considered for service. If it works, it works.

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silisili 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

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