New recruits are joining the military in big numbers, but not for reason Hegseth says

The military’s recruiting rebound is real, but the reasons behind it are far less political than Hegseth’s framing suggests.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 17, 2026 at 6:25 AM ET · First coverage Aug 17, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET

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New recruits are joining the military in big numbers, but not for reason Hegseth says

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