American patriots are cheering this news as the Army has achieved a significant milestone, reaching its fiscal year 2025 recruiting goal of 61,000 new active-duty soldiers four months ahead of schedule.
This achievement highlights the resurgence of patriotism among young Americans under the current administration.
For the first time in over a decade, the Army has hit its recruiting targets this early in the fiscal year.
The impressive 61,000 recruits – exceeding last year’s goal by more than 10% – demonstrate a remarkable recovery from previous shortfalls when woke policies hampered military readiness.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll directly credited President Trump for this historic achievement.
“Today the U.S. Army met our FY25 recruiting goals a whole four months ahead of schedule,” Driscoll stated.
“I want to thank the commander in chief, President Trump, and Secretary of Defense Hegseth for their decisive leadership and support which helped make this feat possible,” he remarked.
The turnaround follows several challenging years for military recruitment. In 2023, the U.S. military missed its recruiting goals by a staggering 41,000 personnel across all branches.
The Army failed to meet its targets in 2022 and 2023, raising serious concerns about military readiness in the face of increasing global threats.
In October 2023, the Army introduced practical, common-sense reforms that emphasized traditional military values rather than social experimentation.
These changes included expanded preparatory courses to help motivated recruits overcome barriers, increased recruiting bonuses up to $50,000, and streamlined enlistment processes with more medical providers and improved technologies.
Moreover, the renewed focus on America’s military prowess and national security is resonating with today’s youth.
Daily contract averages have exceeded last year’s levels by up to 56%, showing that Americans respond when leadership prioritizes strength and readiness over social agendas.
The Army’s success follows a strategic restructuring in 2024 that eliminated 24,000 vacant positions and directed resources toward combat readiness rather than bureaucratic waste.
Meanwhile, retention rates remain strong, with the Army meeting its retention goals for seven consecutive years.
With the traditionally strong summer recruiting months still ahead, the Army plans to place additional recruits in the Delayed Entry Program for future service.
Last year, the Army exceeded its recruiting goal by 11,000 recruits who entered through this program.
This success story stands as a testament to the power of decisive leadership, strategic foresight, and a revived commitment to strong American values.
Under President Trump’s leadership, the military is rebuilding its strength and preparing for the challenges of an increasingly dangerous world, free from the distractions of social engineering that hampered recruitment in previous years.
