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Navy Recruitment Increases During Trump's Tenure, According to Official

UNITED STATES, JUN 19 – The Navy credited recruitment reforms and leadership for contracting 40,600 future Sailors, making it the first military branch to meet its fiscal year 2025 goal early.

  • The U.S. Navy announced on June 21, 2025, that it achieved its enlistment target for the fiscal year well before the deadline, successfully recruiting over 40,000 new sailors three months ahead of schedule.
  • This success followed policy changes such as raising the maximum enlistment age to 41, relaxing educational requirements, and adding preparatory courses.
  • Navy leadership attributed the surge in recruiting to eliminating obstacles, speeding up procedures, continuous data tracking, and a strengthened commitment to service and patriotism.
  • Navy Secretary John Phelan emphasized that a record number of skilled and enthusiastic individuals are volunteering to serve, underscoring the importance of this achievement.
  • Meeting the goal early allows the Navy to better match recruits to fleet needs and build the force of the future amid expanding military challenges.
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Ultra Maritime Receives Competitive Delivery Order Under Fair Opportunities Procedures U.S. Navy for SSQ-53H Sonobuoys

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind., June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra Maritime has been awarded a Firm Fixed Priced Competitive Delivery Order under Fair Opportunities procedures for the SSQ-53H production for the Navy in support of annual training, peacetime operations and testing…

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Military Times broke the news in Vienna, United States on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
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