Democrats lose again.
Under President Donald Trump’s bold leadership, America’s military is experiencing a historic recruitment surge — and it’s sending shockwaves through Washington.
📈 Pentagon figures reveal a massive jump in female enlistment across every branch in fiscal year 2025, with over 7,200 more women joining the armed forces compared to last year. The number has skyrocketed from 16,725 to an impressive 23,985 — a turnaround the mainstream media never saw coming.
“The media’s claims that women aren’t joining under Trump and Hegseth are 100% Fake News,” a senior defense official told Fox News Digital. “Leadership matters — and women are eager to serve under strong, patriotic leadership.”
Army Crushes Recruitment Goals Months Ahead of Schedule
The Army didn’t just meet its target — it blew past it. By June, the branch had already signed over 61,000 new soldiers, far surpassing the 55,000 goal for 2024 and finishing four months early.
This marks a dramatic reversal from the recruitment collapse in 2022 under Biden, with enlistment rebounding in 2024 and now on pace to exceed every goal in 2025.
Young Americans Say “No” — But Trump’s Military Still Wins
A Defense Department survey this year found 87% of 16-to-21-year-olds aren’t considering service, citing fears of injury and mental stress. Yet Trump’s Pentagon is defying the odds, pulling in new recruits with a focus on warrior culture over political correctness.
“We’re done with woke politics,” Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said in Normandy this June. “We’re building warriors — period.”
Troops See Biggest Pay Raises in Years
Congress has backed this new momentum with three straight troop pay raises — 4% to 5% for all service members and an extra 10% boost for junior enlisted soldiers.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), an Air Force veteran, praised the administration:
“This administration has prioritized strength and readiness over politics. That’s why Americans — men and women alike — are signing up to serve again.”
Critics Can’t Stop the Momentum
The media has targeted Hegseth for past remarks about women in combat and for replacing Pentagon leadership from the Biden era. Hegseth insists standards remain equal for men and women and says both have been reassigned when needed.
One notable move: Adm. Yvette Davids was shifted from superintendent of the Naval Academy to deputy chief of naval operations — a role officials say is a promotion leading toward four-star admiral status.
Faith, Family, and Fighting Spirit
Hegseth also sparked headlines this week by reposting a CNN clip featuring Pastor Douglas Wilson, who spoke on the value of motherhood and family leadership. While critics pounced, Hegseth stood by his post, adding:
“All of Christ for All of Life.”
💪 Bottom line: Under Trump and Hegseth, the military is stronger, recruitment is booming, and America’s warriors — male and female — are answering the call to serve.