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Military Recruitment Soars 50% Under Trump Administration

7/3/2025

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The Department of Defense in Arlington, Virginia, celebrates a remarkable surge in military recruitment, surpassing goals months ahead of schedule. Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth, the Air Force and Space Force hit their targets three months early, contributing to a staggering 50% increase in overall recruitment—the highest in three decades.

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The Department of Defense in Arlington, Virginia, celebrates a remarkable surge in military recruitment, surpassing goals months ahead of schedule. Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth, the Air Force and Space Force hit their targets three months early, contributing to a staggering 50% increase in overall recruitment—the highest in three decades.