The U.S. Coast Guard recruited the most new active-duty enlisted service members in fiscal 2025 since 1991, according to a release from the service.

The military brought in 5,204 active-duty enlisted personnel, far exceeding its goal of 4,300.

“More Americans want to serve in the Coast Guard than ever before,” said Adm. Kevin Lunday, acting commandant of the Coast Guard.

“We aren’t just growing – we are bringing in the best talent from across the United States and building the workforce of the future,” he said.

The Coast Guard met its recruitment goals for the second consecutive year, after the service brought in 4,422 new active-duty enlisted service members in 2024.

In fiscal 2025, the service also commissioned 371 new officers, fulfilling the highest officer target achieved in

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