{"id":2443301,"date":"2025-06-05T11:34:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T15:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-disaster-averted-army-meets-2025-recruiting-goals-four-months-ahead-of-schedule\/"},"modified":"2025-06-05T11:38:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T15:38:50","slug":"bidens-disaster-averted-army-meets-2025-recruiting-goals-four-months-ahead-of-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-disaster-averted-army-meets-2025-recruiting-goals-four-months-ahead-of-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden&#8217;s Disaster Averted, Army Meets 2025 Recruiting Goals Four Months Ahead of Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbidens-disaster-averted-army-meets-2025-recruiting-goals-four-months-ahead-of-schedule%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2443301&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The U.S.Army, under President Donald Trump, has reportedly exceeded its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/army-reducing-its-numbers-in-face-of-recruiting-difficulties\/\" title=\"... Reducing Its Numbers in Face of Recruiting Difficulties\">recruitment goals<\/a> for the fiscal year 2025 four months ahead of schedule, signing over 61,000 contracts, which is 10% above the target set by former President Joe Biden. Army Secretary Dan driscoll praised recruiters and credited the administration&#8217;s leadership in <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >attracting young recruits amid global uncertainties<\/a>. He emphasized the focus on soldier readiness and the importance of restoring traditional military values, suggesting that these factors have boosted recruitment confidence among potential enlistees. The article further highlights a significant rise in recruitment numbers since Trump&#8217;s inauguration, linking this to changes in military policies that prioritize merit over diversity initiatives criticized by some. the piece portrays the recruitment achievements as both a political win for Trump and a benefit for the nation, as it enhances military preparedness.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The military under President Donald Trump continues to inspire confidence and exceed expectations.<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.army.mil\/article\/286027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Army<\/a> reported that it met its 2025 fiscal year recruiting goals &mdash; four months ahead of schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Over 61,000 contracts have been signed. That&rsquo;s 10 percent higher than the 55,000 new contracts set as the goal for fiscal year 2024 under former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/karine-jean-pierre-becomes-latest-biden-enabler-retcon-political-resume-leaving-dems-belated-tell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Biden<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Army, average contracts per day exceeded last year during the same period by up to 56 percent.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll commented on the achievement, saying, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m incredibly proud of our U.S. Army recruiters and drill sergeants,&rdquo; adding that their efforts &ldquo;helped the U.S. Army accomplish our FY25 annual recruiting goal a full four months ahead of schedule.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); 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he said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Putting soldiers first is having a tangible impact and shows that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uganda-halts-vote-campaigning-in-some-areas-opposition-cries-foul\/\" title=\"Uganda halts vote campaigning in some areas, opposition cries foul\">young people<\/a> across our country want to be part of the most lethal land fighting force the world has ever seen,&rdquo; Driscoll added on the impact of Trump&rsquo;s policies.<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s hard to argue with the numbers.<\/p>\n<p>Even before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/michelle-obama-comes-clean-missing-trump-inauguration-vain-imagine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trump&rsquo;s inauguration<\/a>, recruits felt confident that the new administration would turn things around.<\/p>\n<p>In February, Hegseth announced two records for Army recruitment: December saw the best recruitment numbers in 12 years, and January had the best numbers in 15 years.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">BREAKING: In December 2024, the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/USArmy?\">@USArmy<\/a> had its best recruiting number in 12 years.<\/p>\n<p>In January 2025, the Army hit its best recruiting number in 15 YEARS.<\/p>\n<p>BOTTOM LINE: America&rsquo;s youth want to serve under the bold &amp; strong &ldquo;America First&rdquo; leadership of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/realDonaldTrump?\">@realDonaldTrump<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PeteHegseth\/status\/1886877495607066798?\">February 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Trump ended Biden&rsquo;s backwards diversity, equity, and inclusion policies on Jan. 27 via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/fact-sheets\/2025\/01\/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-restores-merit-and-lethality-to-americas-armed-forces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">executive order<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The same day, Trump ensured that those serving are physically and mentally prepared to do so, with another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/presidential-actions\/2025\/01\/prioritizing-military-excellence-and-readiness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">executive order<\/a> banning &ldquo;transgender&rdquo; people from serving.<\/p>\n<p>As it turns out, when a president ensures the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/israeli-military-official-warning-greta-thunberg-sets-sail-gaza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">military<\/a> functions as it is supposed to, potential recruits feel more confident in enlisting.<\/p>\n<p>Biden propagandized the armed services. Rather than focusing on preparing brave men and women to defend our country, the military became another leftist indoctrination center to churn out idealogues.<\/p>\n<p>This is a dangerous game. The world &mdash; our enemies included &mdash; take note of our military&rsquo;s ability to fight and defend our nation.<\/p>\n<p>Under Biden, they probably found great comfort in knowing our military&rsquo;s priorities included focusing on race, sex, pronouns, and mentally ill people playing dress up.<\/p>\n<p>These new recruiting numbers and executive orders are a win for Trump, but they&rsquo;re also a win for the American people.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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Recently, the U.S. Army announced it achieved its recruiting targets for the 2025 fiscal year four months early, with over 61,000 contracts signed-10 percent more than the 55,000 goal set for fiscal year 2024 during Joe Biden&#8217;s presidency. The Army noted that daily contract signings were up to 56 percent higher compared to the same period last year. Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll expressed pride in the recruiters and drill sergeants for their role in reaching this milestone ahead of schedule. He also acknowledged Trump&#8217;s leadership and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth&#8217;s support in preparing future soldiers amid global uncertainties. Driscoll emphasized that prioritizing soldiers has positively influenced young people&#8217;s desire to join one of history&#8217;s most formidable land forces. Even before Trump&#8217;s inauguration, recruits felt optimistic about a shift in military direction; recent months have seen record recruitment numbers attributed to this renewed confidence<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2443302,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Army-Recruiutment.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[4367,3620,56600,54170,56513],"class_list":["post-2443301","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-army","tag-biden","tag-military-success","tag-national-defense","tag-recruiting-goals"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Army-Recruiutment.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2443301","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2443301"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2443301\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2443309,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2443301\/revisions\/2443309"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2443302"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2443301"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2443301"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2443301"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}