After a disappointing recruitment month in September, lowering the recruitment standards, and taking high school dropouts for the first time, the U.S. armed forces finally hit their recruitment goals in October.

October was a good month for recruiting, with all active-duty components exceeding their recruiting and retention goals, officials said here today. . . .

On the active-duty side, the Army exceeded its goal of 4,700, bringing in 4,925 recruits — 105 percent of its October goal. The Navy made 101 percent of its goal, with 2,268 recruits and a goal of 2,244.

The Marine Corps also made 102 percent of its goal, with 2,760 recruits and a goal of 2,700. The Air Force made 101 percent of goal, with 2,180 recruits and a goal of 2,161. — American Forces Press Service (Via QandO)

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