Marines Say ‘Unapologetic’ Standards Drove Recruiting As Pentagon Raises The Bar Across Military
1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026
The U.S. Marines hit their recruiting goal for the fiscal year, attributing their success to the “unapologetic” push for standards emblematic of the Trump-era Pentagon. The Marines pulled in 30,536 active duty and…
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