Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says military recruiting has shot up since the Trump administration's return. In fact, it's been improving for at least a year, with big jumps in female enlistment.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls for the formation of a task force to bolster and coordinate recruitment by the military services, a news release from the Pentagon said, Wednesday..

Donald Trump’s Pentagon chief moderated his stance to get the job but is now pushing for change in the name of high standards ...

(The Center Square) – Under a second Trump administration, the Department of Defense will enhance the military’s lethality, root out social justice initiatives, boost recruitment, and ensure a ...

Hegseth has promised to bring a “warrior ethos” to the military, something he has suggested is incompatible with the Pentagon’s decision, made under President Barack Obama, to open front ...

Trump touted strong military recruitment numbers under Hegseth and waved off the latest controversies. “It’s just fake news,” Trump said. “They just bring up stories.

The Pentagon has set sights on a $1 trillion budget under the Trump administration. Our experts weigh in on where the money might go. U.S. military recruitment made a comeback after a downturn ...

The U.S. Army's recent surge in recruitment, ... Under Hegseth, the military will return to its roots—focusing on merit, discipline, and a commitment to strength.

Trump touted strong military recruitment numbers under Hegseth and waved off the latest controversies. “It’s just fake news,” Trump said. “They just bring up stories.