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Navy recruiting improves, but senators press leaders on gap at‑sea billets and readiness reporting
Summary
Witnesses reported improved recruiting—Navy contracted more sailors than in decades—but senators pressed the Navy on persistent at‑sea billet shortfalls, reporting practices and timelines to close gaps.
Senators and Navy witnesses discussed recruiting gains and remaining shortfalls in at‑sea billets, highlighting personnel challenges that affect ship readiness and operational surge capacity.
The Navy reported strong recruiting: Admiral Kilby said the Navy “contracted over 40,000 sailors last year, the most since 02/2003,” and he described the delayed entry program as recovering from earlier lows. Committee members also credited recent political focus and pay increases for a recruitment uptick: Senator Mike…
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