2024 US Navy recruitment goal of 40,600 may fall short by 6,700; Army and Air Force on track.
The US Navy expects to fall short of its 2024 recruitment goal of 40,600 new recruits, predicting a shortfall of about 6,700. The Army and Air Force, however, are on track to meet their respective goals, with new programs and policy changes helping to attract recruits. The mixed results highlight the ongoing challenge for the US military to attract recruits in a competitive job market where companies offer higher pay and benefits without the demands of service and warfighting.
April 16, 2024
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