Image: Wikimedia Commons (U.S. Department of Defense, February 2025)
Do you recall how the U.S. Military struggled to meet recruitment goals un Joe Biden? Those days are clearly over.
On Pete Hegseth’s watch, under President Trump, the armed forces are having no trouble at all getting new recruits to sign up. The Army just met its goals four months ahead of schedule.
It’s so funny to think back to the hissy fit that was thrown by Democrats and the media when Trump announced he wanted Pete Hegseth for the War Department. They acted like it was the end of the world.
FOX News reports:
US Army hits 2026 recruiting goals four months early, Pete Hegseth announces at West Point commencement
The United States Army reached its recruiting goals for 2026 four months early, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed during a commencement speech Saturday at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York.
“Recruitments are up across the joint force, and I’m pleased to announce that, just two days ago, the U.S. Army met its 2026 recruiting goals four months early,” Hegseth said.
“A second record year in a row. That means you’re about to train this group right here and lead 61,500 new soldiers. And next year, when we grow the size of the army, it will be even more when you’re out there in your formations as platoon leaders at the tip of the spear. You will be at the tip of the spear of their snapback.”
In 2025, the Army set a goal of 61,000 and exceeded it with 62,050, according to the Pentagon.
“The men and women who chose to serve our nation are actively showing their commitment to something larger than themselves,” Command Sgt. Maj. Danny Basham, United States Army Recruiting Division command sergeant major, said in a statement. “The nation depends on their strength, character and commitment.”
This is fantastic news.
Breaking news: The U.S. Army has reached FY 2026 recruitment goals four months early! The ranks are growing, and the mission is clear. The #USArmy has officially hit recruiting goals thanks to the hard work by U.S. Army Recruiting Division and our Army recruiters. More than… pic.twitter.com/BROiKii45S
— U.S. Army (@USArmy) May 23, 2026
MASSIVE ARMY RECRUITING WIN:
The US Army just CRUSHED its 2026 recruiting goal, 4 MONTHS EARLY and a second RECORD year in a row!
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced:
“I’m pleased to announce that just two days ago, the US Army met its 2026 recruiting goals four… pic.twitter.com/eAJ191MgN9
— Gunther Eagleman (@GuntherEagleman) May 23, 2026
Congratulations to Pete Hegseth, the Trump administration, and the U.S. Army!
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