Pentagon reports military recruitment is improving

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- The Pentagon reports recruitment across its military branches is up.

According to the U.S. Defense Department, the military recruited 12.5% more people in FY 2024 than in the previous year, an increase of about 25,000 recruits, despite what officials call a "challenging and disinterested market."

"It's not even on their radar," said Dr. Katie Helland, the director of Military Accession Policy.

Helland said only about 10% of America's youth is motivated to serve in the military...