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Verification of the reported numbers against the stated goal.
DoD data for September 2025 recruiting show the Army attained 62,050 accessions against a goal of 61,000, for 101.72% of the goal. The Defense Department's EOM September 2025 Recruiting release lists Army Accessions: Goal 61,000; Attained 62,050; 101.72% of goal. The Army's own Facts & Figures page confirms the 62,050 figure for FY2025 Regular Army, though it shows a different goal (60,500) in the same line, indicating possible scope differences in how goals are defined. Taken together, these primary sources support the statement that the Army exceeded its recruitment goal with 62,050 recruits, representing about 101.72% of the stated goal. Verdict: True — the Army met and exceeded its recruitment target with 62,050 recruits (101.72% of the goal) per official DoD data.