The Air Force exceeded its recruitment goal by attaining 30,166 recruits (100.22% of the goal).

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The Department of Defense reports that fiscal year 2025 produced the military's best recruiting numbers in 15 years, marking a return to recruiting levels not seen in over a decade. The brief article (posted Dec. 22, 2025 on defense.gov) highlights improved enlistment performance during FY25.

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Official FY25 recruiting data show the Air Force had a goal of 30,100 recruits and attained 30,166, for 100.22% of the target. Air Force News Service reporting corroborates the same figures, highlighting that the department exceeded its goal three months ahead of schedule. Together, these primary sources confirm the claim that the Air Force reached 30,166 recruits (100.22% of 30,100). Verdict: True; The figures from official sources precisely match the claimed numbers.

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Update · Dec 23, 2025, 06:29 PMTrue
Official FY25 recruiting data show the Air Force had a goal of 30,100 recruits and attained 30,166, for 100.22% of the target. Air Force News Service reporting corroborates the same figures, highlighting that the department exceeded its goal three months ahead of schedule. Together, these primary sources confirm the claim that the Air Force reached 30,166 recruits (100.22% of 30,100). Verdict: True; The figures from official sources precisely match the claimed numbers.
- https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4365687/fy25-sees-best-recruiting-numbers-in-15-years/
- https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4230414/air-force-and-space-force-exceed-annual-recruiting-goals-demonstrating-american/
Update · Dec 23, 2025, 04:53 PMTrue
Defense Department data from December 2025 shows the Air Force set a fiscal year 2025 recruitment goal of 30,100 and attained 30,166, which is 100.22% of the goal. The DoD release FY25 Sees Best Recruiting Numbers in 15 Years confirms these figures for the Air Force (and notes the goal attainment at 100.22%). An Air Force News Service article additionally states the Department of the Air Force achieved 100% of its annual recruitment goal three months ahead of schedule, indicating the target was exceeded. Therefore, the Air Force exceeded its recruitment goal by attaining 30,166 recruits (100.22% of the goal).
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