Military Services Ahead of Schedule with Enlistment Goals

Military services ahead of schedule with enlistment goals

WASHINGTON — Just two years ago, the outlook for military recruitment was bleak. A 15,000-soldier shortfall — the Army's deepest gap since the draft ended in 1973 — forced commanders to trim training rotations and rethink end-strength projections, while lawmakers…

Pentagon, Northern Command Provide Update on Southern Border Security, Recruitment Success

US SOUTHERN BORDER — On July 2-3, 2025, the Pentagon and U.S. Northern Command released detailed updates on efforts to strengthen security along the U.S. southern border and reported significant achievements in military recruitment.ShareMore Reports On North AmericaChief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell delivered the announcement during a press conference, emphasizing the Department of Defense’s (DOD) role in supporting border security operations…

Wicker: Celebrates Military Recruitment Successes

The military services have been working hard to solve the enlistment challenges.