US Government Officials Say 2024 Will Be At A Record Low In U.S. Military Recruitment

WAVY: U.S. military sees record breaking low recruitment numbers

(WAVY) — 2024 will be at a record low in U.S. military recruitment, said government officials.

The New Year will be the smallest active duty force since 1940.

The Department of Defense (DOD) says military services missed recruiting goals by 41,000 during the 2023 fiscal year.

The shortfall hits the Army, Navy, and Air Force. However, the Marine Corps and Space Force meets it’s recruiting goals.

Officials want young people to enlist. The DOD reports that only 23% of young people between 17 and 24 qualify to join the military, but even fewer have interest in joining.

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WNU Editor: The Pentagon is optimistic that this recruiting crisis will not last .... After Tough Year, Military Recruiting Is Looking Up (US Department of Defense).

Update: This Army vet has a good explanation .... The US military grapples with a recruiting crisis. One Army vet says he knows why (FOX News).

Update #2: The New Atlas gives his take below:

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