The original 'Top Gun' famously boosted Naval Aviator recruitment by about 500%, and officials believe the new sequel can have a similar effect on current recruitment efforts.
NEWfor the success of"Top Gun: Maverick" to boost recruitment, repeating the effect of the original film. and saw ‘Top Gun’ with my friends in '86," Maj. Gen. Edward W. Thomas, commander of Air Force Recruiting Service, told Fox News Digital."I was already excited about military aviation, but I got even more excited."
The military has faced recruiting challenges over the past few years, with the coronavirus pandemic reportedly causing shortages that led to each branch missing reserve attainment targets even with lower targets in those years. The slump has hit the active component in 2022, with the Army and Navy falling short of their targets through the end of March.
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