Coast Guard reports biggest enlisted class in almost four decades
The U.S. Coast Guard enlisted 5,445 active-duty members in fiscal year 2026, its largest recruiting class in nearly 40 years. The service also commissioned 346 active-duty officers and exceeded its recruiting goals for a third consecutive year. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised the recruits, while the Coast Guard expanded recruiting offices in several locations.
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The Coast Guard's fiscal 2026 active-duty enlistment total reached 5,445, compared
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