The military's active-duty end strength would grow by about 26,000 troops next year under plans being considered in the House and Senate.
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 14, 2025.
The Air Force's recruiting continues to rebound since 2023, when it missed its goal for the first time in decades.
The effort is designed to show support for legal immigration of more Afghans who worked alongside American forces during the war overseas.
