US Army Misses June Recruiting Goal

[Terri]

By LOLITA C. BALDOR
Associated Press
July 10, 2007

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Army failed to meet its recruiting goal in June, raising concern that the unpopular Iraq war and strong economy could wreak even more havoc on enlistments.

Army officials acknowledged Monday that the service missed its recruiting target for the second month in a row, but would not provide exact numbers. But two defense officials said the Army fell short of its 8,400 goal by about 15 percent -- which is more than twice the June shortfall and would mean that roughly 7,000 recruits signed up.

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the recruiting numbers are not scheduled for release until Tuesday.

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[stormy]

Have you ever seen an article when they went OVER? Or, are these figures only touted when they barely miss the goal? :tqrolleyes:

[myownthinker]

A huge number just re-enlisted. We have MORE THAN ENOUGH brave troops and this shortage thing is bunk. Who cares if recruiting goes down. It doesnt matter - theres a surplus now.

[schillerbjr]

As a "military veteran", I consider each and
every member of our "volunteer" ARMED
FORCES A "HERO"! So should anyone else
who "really" supports the military!!
These people are in harm's way each and
every day to keep US SAFE AND FREE!!!!!!

[Ben_Colder]

A huge number just re-enlisted.

myownthinker is correct. Why don't these writers tell the WHOLE story. So what if they miss a one month goal? Could be July will see a hugh gain.

God bless those who serve.

[paulmarkar]

The way the drive by media reports on the war it's a wonder anyone enlists, especially considering the state of our self absorbed youth in this country.

[Amawalk John]

Lolita ?!!!!? Is this a joke?