Under Joe Biden, the U.S. military has lost its focus and become a shadow of its former self. Instead of prioritizing military readiness and ensuring our forces are prepared to defend the nation, its leadership shifted the focus to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Our military may no longer have been as lethal or prepared for conflict, but at least there were Pride Month celebrations and men in dresses, right? These warped priorities undermined the very core of what a military should be: ready, resilient, cohesive, and effective.
The good news is that our American fighting forces now have President Donald J. Trump as their commander-in-chief and Pete Hegseth as their Secretary of Defense. And believe it or not, the results of the 2024 election have already revitalized military recruitment, which has hit its highest levels since 2010.
According to Army officials, the branch enlisted nearly 350 soldiers every day last December. The enthusiasm doesn't stop there; Army recruiting officials celebrated this achievement on social media.
.@USAREC had their most productive December in 15 years by enlisting 346 Soldiers daily into the World's greatest #USArmy!
— U.S. Army (@USArmy) February 4, 2025
Our Recruiters have one of the toughest jobs - inspiring the next generation of #Soldiers to serve.
Congratulations and keep up the great work! #BAYCB pic.twitter.com/nEpuP9akZM
The significance of this recruitment surge cannot be overstated, especially considering the grim conditions that framed military readiness during the previous four years under the Biden administration.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth celebrated the news on X.
BREAKING: In December 2024, the @USArmy had its best recruiting number in 12 years.
— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) February 4, 2025
In January 2025, the Army hit its best recruiting number in 15 YEARS.
BOTTOM LINE: America’s youth want to serve under the bold & strong “America First” leadership of @realDonaldTrump.
Under Biden, military recruitment reached crisis levels. As Politico reported in 2022, lawmakers from both parties were intensifying pressure on the Pentagon to address the recruitment crisis, which was leaving the military woefully short of its goals. This situation was widely regarded as the worst recruiting environment since the end of the Vietnam War.
The Army has reached 66 percent of its goal for the fiscal year ending in September, and the Navy is at 89 percent, according to data compiled from October 2021 to May 2022. Even with rates of 100 percent for the Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force, that leaves the department [of Defense] with a total rate of just 85 percent.
The problem came down to fewer young Americans that were willing and able to serve. ABC News reported back in the summer of 2022 that Defense Department polling data showed that just 9% of young people had any interest in serving, which was the lowest number in 15 years.
I wonder why?
US Military Faces Biggest Recruiting Hurdles in 50 Years.
— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) July 2, 2023
During the last fiscal year, the Army missed its recruiting goal by 15,000 active-duty soldiers. That makes 25% of its target. This shortfall forced the Army to cut its planned active-duty end strength from 476,000 to… pic.twitter.com/bvH8SqIQY5
Thankfully, under the leadership of President Trump and SecDef Hegseth, the military has begun to refocus on what truly matters: readiness and the ability to fight and win wars. The shift away from the misguided priorities of DEI — which diverted valuable resources and attention away from military readiness — has been a crucial step toward restoring the strength of our armed forces. This shift is not just symbolic; it resonates deeply with young Americans who want to serve their country, not as pawns in a political agenda, but as warriors prepared to defend our nation’s values and interests.
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While the damage done by the Biden administration to the military’s reputation is undeniable, the current turnaround is promising. The morale of our troops, the quality of new recruits, and the military’s focus on combat readiness are all showing signs of improvement. But let’s be clear: it will take time to fully undo the harm caused by years of policy decisions that put woke ideology above mission success. There is no quick fix, and the road to recovery will be long. However, the positive momentum is undeniable. The military is slowly but surely coming back from the brink of collapse. With Trump’s leadership, the U.S. military will regain its rightful place as the most powerful and respected fighting force in the world, focused on protecting American interests, not pandering to the radical woke agenda.
