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Witnesses tell subcommittee recruiting is up but services warn gains are fragile without sustained investment
Summary
Service witnesses credited changes in recruiter staffing, incentives and prep programs for recent improvements in contracting and retention, while urging continued funding and more data on long-term attrition and new occupational specialties needed for future fight.
Service leaders told the military personnel subcommittee the services have recently improved recruiting and retention through a mix of incentives, process changes and targeted programs, but cautioned the improvements are fragile and require continued investment.
Lieutenant General Brian Eifler said the Army “exceeded its FY ’24 goal with over 55,000 new soldiers and is targeting 61,000 this year,” and described an overhaul of retention processes aimed at “quality over quantity.” Vice Admiral Richard Cheeseman said the Navy had a…
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