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The Space Force exceeded its recruitment goal by attaining 819 recruits (102.89% 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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For FY2025, Space Force recruiting data show a goal of 796 recruits and actual recruitment of 819, equal to 102.89% of the goal. This figure is corroborated by Space Force public communications and DoD reporting cited by Navy Times, which explicitly states the numbers. Verdict: True. The Space Force exceeded its recruitment target by attaining 819 recruits (102.89% of 796).

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Update · Dec 23, 2025, 01:59 AMTrue
For FY2025, Space Force recruiting data show a goal of 796 recruits and actual recruitment of 819, equal to 102.89% of the goal. This figure is corroborated by Space Force public communications and DoD reporting cited by Navy Times, which explicitly states the numbers. Verdict: True. The Space Force exceeded its recruitment target by attaining 819 recruits (102.89% of 796).
Original article · Dec 22, 2025
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