Army Will Offer Promotions, New Medals for Some Soldiers Who Bring in Recruits
Soldiers in paygrades E-1 through E-3 who participate in a new referral program would be promoted if they bring in recruits.
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Soldiers in paygrades E-1 through E-3 who participate in a new referral program would be promoted if they bring in recruits.
Since the start of the new fiscal year, which began in October, the Army has recruited some 18,500 new soldiers and has roughly another 13,000 in the pipeline.
Gen. James McConville, the Army’s chief of staff, said the challenges to increase recruiting numbers are formidable. By the end of 2022, the Army was hoping to have 473,000 troops, but ended up with about 465,000 after lowering its goal twice.
Recruiters said they've been experiencing hiring challenges, and hope that people who are interested in a career with the U.S. Army will swing on by. The fair runs through Jan. 29th.
The Army is putting the finishing touches on a new ribbon to be awarded to soldiers who help convince someone to join the service.