US Army hits 2026 recruiting goals four months early, Pete Hegseth announces at West Point commencement
The U.S. Army has achieved its 2026 recruiting goals four months ahead of schedule, as announced by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during a commencement speech at West Point. Hegseth highlighted the increase in recruitment numbers and emphasized the importance of commitment among new soldiers. He also criticized previous military policies focused on diversity and inclusion, asserting that merit should be the primary basis for success in the military.
- ▪The U.S. Army met its 2026 recruiting goals four months early.
- ▪Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the achievement during a commencement speech at West Point.
- ▪The Army exceeded its 2025 recruiting goal of 61,000 by reaching 62,050 recruits.
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Pete Hegseth US Army hits 2026 recruiting goals four months early, Pete Hegseth announces at West Point commencement War Secretary Pete Hegseth touted the removal of DEI in the US military, saying 'you can't throw your pronouns at the enemy' By Robert McGreevy Fox News Published May 23, 2026 1:32pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reveals Army hit its recruiting goal early Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed that the U.S. Army reached its 2026 recruiting goal four months early during his commencement speech at West Point Military Academy.
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