- The U.S. Air Force fell short of recruiting objectives in all categories for fiscal year 2023, according to data shared with the Daily Caller News Foundation.
- Initial estimates suggest the active duty shortfall was about 11%, while the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard fared much worse.
- Each of the military services faced a challenging recruiting environment in 2023.
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Air Force Failed To Hit A Single Recruitment Goal This Year
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. makes remarks during the Air Force’s 74th birthday celebration at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Sept. 17, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)
