Marines Say They Met 2025 Recruiting Goals
The U.S. Marine Corps reports it met its fiscal‑year 2025 recruiting goals, enlisting 30,536 active‑duty and reserve enlisted Marines (one over target) and recruiting 1,792 officers (two over target). Lt. Gen. William Bowers said the Corps kept its longstanding entry standards and adjusted shipping dates to avoid exceeding its congressionally authorized size, framing the numbers as a confirmation of the service’s high standards amid broader service recruiting efforts this year.
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🔍 Key Facts
- The Marine Corps reports 30,536 enlisted recruits — one person above its annual goal.
- The service recruited 1,792 active duty and reserve officers — two over its officer goal.
- Lt. Gen. William Bowers said the Corps did not lower entry standards and delayed shipping for 500 recruits to avoid surpassing authorized end strength.