Navy expects to fall short of recruitment goal as worldwide threats continue [Video]

The U.S. Army and Air Force are expected to reach their most recent recruitment goals, but the Navy seems like it will fall short.

Originally aiming for approximately 40,600 individuals onboarding in the current recruiting year, the U.S. Navy now says it is likely going to end up about 6,700 recruits short.

“We continue to face challenges in the current and forecasted economic environment and tough labor market,” Vice Adm. Rick Cheeseman, head of Navy personnel, said. 

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He continued, “The Navy continues to explore and evaluate new methods for attracting qualified, motivated and capable applicants.”

Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations, told Congress last week that the U.S. requires an additional 18,000 sailors for operations at sea, while an additional 4,000 are needed for roles on land.

The Navy has repeatedly lowered its requirements and removed barriers to access in order to bolster recruitment …