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flag The U.S. Marine Corps met its 2025 recruiting goals with high standards, no bonuses, and a focus on quality over quantity.

flag The U.S. Marine Corps met its 2025 recruiting goals, surpassing its enlisted target by one and exceeding its officer goal by two, officials said. flag Unlike other branches that expanded eligibility and offered bonuses, the Marines maintained strict entry standards without lowering academic, fitness, or age requirements. flag Success is attributed to a decades-long focus on quality over quantity, a strong reputation, and disciplined recruitment planning, including delaying boot camp starts to avoid exceeding authorized troop levels. flag The Corps, the smallest military branch with about 170,000 personnel, spent just over $51 million on recruitment over three years—2.5% of the military’s total—relying on tradition and prestige rather than financial incentives. flag Officials stress the results reflect a long-term strategy, not political or economic factors.

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