Army Smashes 2025 Recruiting Goal | College Sports Pay Athletes | L.A. Riots Reaction Illustrates Polarize Nation | 6/15/25
Aaron McIntire highlights the U.S. Army's stunning success in meeting its 2025 recruiting goal of 61,000 soldiers four months early, a turnaround from 2022-2023 shortfalls. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth credits a morale shift under President Trump's "America First" leadership, emphasizing war-fighting over "politically correct garbage," boosting enthusiasm across all military branches. McIntire reflects on a heartfelt Iowa National Guard send-off ceremony, noting the sacrifices of "salt of the earth" Americans, but questions U.S. Middle East involvement. A federal judge approves the House…
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