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Army Recruits Early, DEI Faulted, Trump Pursues Iran Deal

5/26/2026

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on May 23, 2026 that the Army met its 2026 recruiting goal four months early.
He said the force now numbers 61,500 soldiers and will expand in 2027.
Hegseth said earlier diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives hurt unit cohesion and combat readiness.
He warned of rising global tensions and said President Donald Trump will call Arab leaders about a draft Iran agreement.

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on May 23, 2026 that the Army met its 2026 recruiting goal four months early.
He said the force now numbers 61,500 soldiers and will expand in 2027.
Hegseth said earlier diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives hurt unit cohesion and combat readiness.
He warned of rising global tensions and said President Donald Trump will call Arab leaders about a draft Iran agreement.