The U.S. Army is on track to meet its recruitment goals for 2025, bringing in 61,000 new recruits while navigating controversies around diversity initiatives and perceptions of 'wokeness.' Secretary Christine Wormuth attributes this success to programs like the Future Soldier Prep Course, which helps potential recruits meet military standards. Despite past struggles with recruitment, data shows increased numbers of minority enlistees and a stable rise in recruiting figures, countering claims of lowered recruitment standards under the current administration.