Navy Meets Recruiting Goal Ahead of Schedule

The Navy met its recruiting goal for Fiscal Year 2026 three months before the fall deadline, the sea service announced last week. The Navy brought in 45,000 new recruits, according to a Thursday news release, marking the third year in a row the sea service met its goals. Unlike the previous two fiscal years, the Navy increased its goal to 45,000, up from 40,600. Navy Recruiting Command has worked over the past three years to accelerate applicant timelines, especially with medical waivers, and overcome other obstacles. The Navy also increased its advertising and recruiting budget this fiscal year by 5