The Army has hit its annual recruiting goal of 61,000 new active duty soldiers, four months ahead of the end of fiscal 2025 in September, the service announced Tuesday.

The Army said the goal - 10 percent higher than the 55,000 recruits it sought last year - “represents a significant turning point for the Army and indicates a renewed sense of patriotism and purpose among America’s youth,” according to a statement.

The surge in new potential troops comes as the Army has significantly ramped up........

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