FIRST ON FOX: US Coast Guard recruits largest class in nearly 40 years, beats goals for third straight year

FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Coast Guard recruited its largest enlisted class in nearly four decades during fiscal year 2026, surpassing its recruiting goals for the third consecutive year as the service works to expand its ranks.

According to the Coast Guard, 5,445 active-duty members enlisted in fiscal year 2026, up from 5,204 in 2025 and 4,422 in 2024.

The service also commissioned 346 active-duty officers, the second-highest total in its history.

"These record-breaking recruitment...