US Navy reaches 40,600 recruitment goal but misses boot camp target for 5,000 sailors.

The US Navy has met its recruitment goal of signing up 40,600 sailors by September, thanks to new recruitment programs. However, a surge in last-minute enlistments means the Navy will miss its target to get all these recruits through boot camp by the end of the fiscal year, resulting in a shortfall of 5,000 sailors. This comes as all military services have faced challenges in recent years to attract recruits in a competitive job market.

August 28, 2024
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