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Navy and Marine leaders cite recruiting gains but warn of manning, barracks and housing shortfalls
Summary
Admiral Kilby reported improved recruiting but acknowledged gaps at sea and apprentice-level shortages; Secretary Phelan and General Smith discussed housing and barracks problems, including deplorable unaccompanied housing on Guam and the Barracks 2030 initiative.
Committee members pressed Navy and Marine leaders on recruiting, manning and housing, and witnesses described both progress and persistent shortfalls.
Admiral James Kilby said recruiting has improved and cited the Navy contracted “over 40,000 sailors last year, the most since 02/2003,” and that the Navy is currently on pace to exceed its 2025 recruiting goal. He also reported large gaps at sea, noting the service previously…
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