Army Hits 2024 Recruiting Target After Coming Up Short for 2 Years, Lowering Goal

The US Army lowered its hoped-for numbers, after missing its recent recruiting goals.

Maj. Gen. Brian Eifler, Commanding General of the 11th Airborne Division, leads the oath of enlistment for future soldiers, during an enlistment ceremony as part of Arctic Angel Rendezvous Week, at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, on June 4, 2024. Spc. Keon Horton/U.S. Army

The U.S. Army hit its main recruiting goal for fiscal year 2024 after notable shortfalls in the prior two recruiting cycles.

The military service announced it has brought in at least 55,300 recruits to boost its active component, surpassing its 55,000-recruit goal by Sept. 30.