All Military Services Meet or Exceed December Recruiting Goals

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2009 – December was a recruiting success for all active-duty and reserve-component U.S. military services, which all met or exceeded their goals, according to a Defense Department news release issued today.

“All services continue to meet or exceed their active-duty recruiting goals, thanks to the tremendous efforts of our recruiters, and those who continue to step up and serve, it speaks volumes for the dedication and loyalty of our nation and its volunteers."

In addition, the active Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force all exceeded December retention goals, and as all six Guard and Reserve forces also met or exceeded their December recruiting goals.

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