https://www.hoover.org/research/military-recruiting-shortfalls-recurring-challenge
Military Recruiting Shortfalls—A Recurring Challenge
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic all but halted in-person recruiting in America’s high schools, the U.S. military has fallen short of its recruiting goals.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3 min read By: Peter R. Mansoor Research Team: Military History in Contemporary Conflict Working Group
https://americanmilitarynews.com/2025/03/us-army-losing-huge-number-of-recruits-during-first-two-years-of-enlistment-report/
US Army losing huge number of recruits during first two years of enlistment: Report
A new report claims that the United States Army has lost approximately 25% of the soldiers the military branch has recruited since 2022 prior to the completion of their service contracts.
According to Military.com, internal Army data obtained by Military.com shows that almost 25% of Army soldiers recruited since 2022 have not completed their initial contracts. The outlet noted that the report comes after the Army surpassed its recruitment goal and recruited 55,300 new active-duty troops last year after repeatedly struggling to meet recruitment goals under the Biden-Harris administration.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/america-s-military-recruitment-crisis-causes-comparisons-and-solutions/ar-AA1AZ7ZP
America’s Military Recruitment Crisis: Causes, Comparisons, and Solutions
For generations, the U.S. military has stood as a cornerstone of national security and civic duty — a force that not only defends the nation but also shapes its identity. Historically, young Americans were drawn to service by a blend of patriotism, purpose, and the promise of stability. For many, enlistment offered a pathway to education, career advancement, and a sense of belonging that transcended socioeconomic divides. Yet in recent years, this once-reliable pipeline has begun to fracture. Military recruitment has plummeted to record lows, with the Army, Navy, and Air Force all struggling to meet their enlistment goals.
https://www.businessinsider.com/marines-recruiting-crisis-enlistment-quotas-burnout-mental-health-2026-1?op=1
Inside the hidden Marine Corps recruiting crisis that's 'burning Marines' to fill the ranks
Business Insider, in an extensive investigation, found that Marine Corps recruiters face such intense pressure to meet enlistment quotas that some admitted to forging documents and cutting other corners to satisfy what one called an exhausting "numbers game."
Business Insider obtained documents from a Marine Corps investigation into one recruiting sector that found widespread rule-breaking and fraud. We also obtained two Marine Corps Inspector General reports detailing the firings and investigations of two regional recruiting leaders, which show how the pressure to find enlistees took a toll on higher-ups as well. Business Insider is the first to reveal these government reviews.
Business Insider's investigation, which also drew on other Marine Corps data and interviews with nearly four dozen recruiters and officials, found that Marine Corps recruiters face an unusual degree of depression, emotional stress, and elevated risks of divorce, with 15 apparent suicides between 2015 and 2024.
Volunteers ARE NOT stepping into the gap.
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