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The Army is raising its colors high, and who gets the credit? None other than President Donald Trump, whose “America First” leadership has apparently inspired a new wave of recruits, leading to the Army’s best recruiting month in a staggering 15 years. This announcement came courtesy of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has clearly taken note of the enthusiasm from young Americans eager to don the uniform. It turns out that a strong, unapologetic leadership can move mountains—or at least military recruitment figures.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Hegseth revealed that the numbers have surged like a well-timed military offensive. December 2024 saw impressive recruitment figures, but January 2025 took things up a notch, reaching halfway toward an ambitious goal of onboarding 61,000 active-duty soldiers for the fiscal year. For a comparison that may send shivers down the spine of the left, just a year prior the goal was only 55,000. The days of blame where recruitment shortcomings were tossed around as merely a “recruiting slump” are over.
Under Trump, the Army hits its best recruitment month in 15 years!
Imagine that!
While the left is busy tearing down our country, we're building a stronger military.
Keep crying, liberals—your failure to lead is just making America great again! … https://t.co/1YNHARk0ww
— NahBabyNah (@NahBabyNah) February 6, 2025
Military.com noted that the Army is gearing up to send an increased number of recruits to basic training this spring. Imagine that—more young men and women stepping forward to serve their country, embracing values that stand in stark contrast to the confusion and division portrayed by some. It seems America’s youth are ready to settle into good ol’ American values rather than succumb to the liberal malaise that questioned national pride and military strength.
Hegseth identified multiple culprits for the recent recruitment crisis, highlighting serious issues like obesity and poor academic performance. Amidst all this, the COVID-19 pandemic took a toll that some in the military might prefer to forget. Yet, what Hegseth boldly noted as a core issue is the erosion of the military’s warrior ethos. It seems that under the last administration, that ethos saw a bit of a dip, like attendance at a Bernie Sanders rally.
During his confirmation hearing, Hegseth made it crystal clear: the restoration of that warrior spirit would not only help recruitment but also build trust within military ranks. And trust, according to him, hinges on unity and shared purpose. If only Congress could take a cue from how the military unites around common goals, perhaps political disagreements would feel less like trench warfare and more like a friendly neighborhood barbecue.
With the momentum swinging in favor of a strong military presence and national pride, it’s becoming apparent that American youth are ready to answer the call—especially when that call is made by a leader who stands for the country. Perhaps it’s time to accept that not everything needs to be shrouded in debate; sometimes, the numbers don’t lie, and the values they reflect are quintessentially American.
