US Army Says Recruitment Numbers Hit 15-Year High

Army officials enlisted 346 soldiers on average per day in December, officials say.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks about the mid-air crash between American Airlines flight 5342 and a military helicopter in Washington, in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on Jan. 30, 2025. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images

President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth this week announced that U.S. Army recruitment numbers have reached a 15-year high after Trump’s election win.

“Our Recruiters have one of the toughest jobs - inspiring the next generation of soldiers to serve. Congratulations and keep up the great work,” Army recruiting officials wrote in a Feb. 4 post on social media platform X.