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U.S. Army Expects to Meet 2025 Recruitment Goals Amidst Controversy

The Army anticipates meeting its 2025 enlistment goals after implementing new recruiting strategies amid ongoing debates about 'wokeness' in the military.

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  1. Army expects to meet recruiting goals, in dramatic turnaround

    The Army's ability to meet its recruiting goals is a testament to effective reforms and a recognition of the need to address young Americans' genuine concerns rather than getting sidetracked by political narratives about wokeness.

    Army expects to meet recruiting goals, in dramatic turnaround

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  2. Army expects to meet recruiting goals, in dramatic turnaround, and denies ‘wokeness’ is a factor

    The Army's remarkable turnaround in recruiting, highlighted by an increasing influx of diverse recruits and the successful implementation of programs like the Future Soldier Prep Course, underscores a resilient institution adaptively responding to challenges rather than succumbing to external criticisms of being 'woke'.

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  3. Army expects to meet recruiting goals, in dramatic turnaround, and denies 'wokeness' is a factor

    The Army's resurgence in recruitment suggests that a focus on preparedness and meeting the needs of potential recruits, rather than misguided critiques of 'wokeness,' is key to restoring its ranks.

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Updated: Jan 17th, 2025, 11:36 AM ET

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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.

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