The U.S. Army has reached its recruitment goal of 61,000 soldiers four months ahead of schedule, hitting the target well before the September 30 deadline. In a statement Tuesday, the Army noted that this year’s goal represents an increase of more than 10% over last fiscal year’s target of 55,000 recruits.

“This achievement represents a significant turning point for the Army and indicates a renewed sense of patriotism and purpose among America’s youth,” the military branch said in a statement. Daily average contracts have exceeded “last year’s levels by as much as 56% during the same period,” the statement continued.

“I’m incredibly proud of our U.S. Army recruiters and drill sergeants,” Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll said in a statement on Tuesday. “Their colossal efforts and dedication to duty helped the U.S. Army accomplish our FY25 annual recruiting goal a full four months ahead of schedule.”

“I want to thank the commander in chief, President Trump, and Secretary of Defense Hegseth for their decisive leadership and support in equipping, training and supporting these future Soldiers as they face a world of global uncertainty and complex threats,” he added. “Putting Soldiers first is having a tangible impact and shows that young people across our country want to be part of the most lethal land fighting force the world has ever seen.”

In 2022 and 2023, the Army failed to meet its recruiting goals as the Biden regime focused more on DEI and “woke” initiatives including LGBTQ-themed recruiting materials. The last time the Army met its annual recruiting goal this early was June 2014, Just the News reported.

The Army noted in a press release: “These 61,000 men and women, who are choosing to serve their nation, represent the best of America. As the Army approaches its 250th birthday on June 14, 2025, these future Soldiers will carry forward a legacy of honor, courage and service spanning two and a half centuries.”