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🎖️ MilitaryMilitary.comFriday, October 9, 2026 at 6:33 PM UTC1h ago

Coast Guard Recruits Its Biggest Class Since 1987, But the Surge is Slowing

Coast Guard Recruits Its Biggest Class Since 1987, But the Surge is SlowingPhoto: Military.com

The service landed 5,445 recruits in 2026, its most since 1987. Growth spiked 41% in 2024 but has since slowed to under 5%

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