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Military Recruitment Surge: Budget, Patriotism & War Costs
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The U.S. military is facing budget constraints, but aims to expand by 44,500 troops next year. Despite hitting recruiting goals earlier this year, past shortfalls were due to COVID-19 and a competitive job market. The Trump team attributes the recent surge in interest to rising patriotism and confidence among youth. The Pentagon plans to add nearly 50,000 troops overall, emphasizing the importance of smart growth for readiness, especially considering the ongoing war in Iran has already cost $25 billion.
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