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RoseTrellis

(166 posts)
11. Numbers are definitely up
Tue Jan 6, 2026, 10:42 AM
Jan 2026

For Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, the U.S. military saw a strong recruitment rebound, with most services meeting or exceeding their goals, with the Army achieving 101.72% (62,050 recruits), the Navy 108.61% (44,096), Air Force 100.22% (30,166), Space Force 102.89% (819), and Marine Corps 100% (26,600), marking the best numbers in years

It’s been stated that when the economy sucks, more people tend to fall back on the military for jobs.
Hard to tell what the overall trend really is.
You would have to be *very* desperate to join today’s military with no idea what kind of fate trumph has in store for you !

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Yes............... Lovie777 Jan 2026 #1
I hope so. Nothing will turn voters against the GOP faster. yardwork Jan 2026 #2
I agree..... FarPoint Jan 2026 #4
If there's a draft it should include both women and men. yardwork Jan 2026 #7
No draft. Mandatory two year service in a choice of military or civil service. Everything from enlisting to ... marble falls Jan 2026 #10
This administration will not consider reasonable extras for enlistment. FarPoint Jan 2026 #12
No poop. But they aren't going to be here forever, and if they're smart (they aren't), they won't reinstate the draft. marble falls Jan 2026 #13
They Rebl2 Jan 2026 #19
100% no. Do you want the RW indoctrinating young people JCMach1 Jan 2026 #14
I don't know, we're meeting little resistance and wars are fought with technology now bucolic_frolic Jan 2026 #3
True..... FarPoint Jan 2026 #6
Then why does the Army claim their recruitment is lagging? marble falls Jan 2026 #15
When we see the kids cominghome in body bags Norbert Jan 2026 #5
Yes, absolutely. milestogo Jan 2026 #8
That would be a big mistake. In a middle of a "popular" war, GWB realized the public would turn on him if he drafted ... marble falls Jan 2026 #9
Numbers are definitely up RoseTrellis Jan 2026 #11
And the Army loses 25% of these recruits in year one. Because the services become a last hope for people in ... marble falls Jan 2026 #18
A couple of things maxrandb Jan 2026 #21
Bringing back the draft would require an act of Congress. n/t Ms. Toad Jan 2026 #16
There will exemptions like always jonstl08 Jan 2026 #17
Wouldn't it need congressional approval? Renew Deal Jan 2026 #20
Not even trump is stupid enough to do Democrats that big a favor. (nt) Paladin Jan 2026 #22
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