Fiscal Year Recruiting Remains Strong Through April

You are subscribed to American Forces News Articles for U.S. Department of Defense. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Fiscal Year Recruiting Remains Strong Through April 06/20/2013 08:13 AM CDT Fiscal Year Recruiting Remains Strong Through April American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 20, 2013 - All four active services met or exceeded their numerical accession goals for fiscal year 2013 through April, Defense Department officials announced yesterday. Here are the numbers for the active force for the first seven months of the fiscal year: -- Army: 39,707 accessions, 101 percent of its goal of 39,370; -- Navy: 20,825 accessions, 100 percent of its goal of 20,825; -- Marine Corps: 15,073 accessions, 100 percent of its goal of 15,034; -- Air Force: 16,537 accessions, 100 percent of its goal of 16,537. The Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps exhibited strong retention numbers, officials said. The Navy has strong retention numbers in the mid-career and career categories, they added, and its achievement of 86 percent in the initial category is a result of reduced accessions from four to six years ago. Five of the six reserve components met or exceeded their numerical accession goals for the fiscal year through April. While the Army Reserve met its April goals, officials said, it remains 1,466 accessions short of its fiscal year goal. Here are the reserve component numbers: -- Army National Guard: 30,442 accessions, 104 percent of its goal of 29,296; -- Army Reserve: 15,734 accessions, 91 percent of its goal of 17,200; -- Navy Reserve: 3,151 accessions, 100 percent of its goal of 3,151; -- Marine Corps Reserve: 5,133 accessions, 101 percent of its goal of 5,084; -- Air National Guard: 5,842 accessions, 100 percent of its goal of 5,842; -- Air Force Reserve: 4,251 accessions, 104 percent of its goal of 4,069. All reserve components have met their attrition goals, officials said, noting that the availability of this data lags accession statistics by a month.   Related Sites: DOD News Release   Defense Department News Through Facebook On American Forces Press Service's Facebook page, you can post comments and share news, photos and videos. Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Forces-Press-Service/65137437532 or search for American Forces Press Service at Facebook.com. Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time by clicking on your 'User Profile' page at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOD/subscriber/edit?preferences=true#tab1. You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please e-mail support@govdelivery.com. Have another inquiry? Visit the online FAQ at http://www.defense.gov/landing/questions.aspx for up-to-date information. Get the help you, your family, and fellow servicemembers need, when you need it. Visit www.WarriorCare.mil to learn more. Check out the National Resource Directory at www.nationalresourcedirectory.org, a new web-based resource for wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans, their families, families of the fallen and those who support them from the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of Defense. Visit us on the web at http://www.defense.gov/. Updates from the U.S. Department of Defense