MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Navy Recruiting Reserve Command (NRRC) closed out fiscal year (FY) 2025 by surpassing both enlisted and officer recruiting goals and completing its first year integrating active component (AC) Sailors directly into the reserve component (RC).

With an enlisted target of 5,729 Sailors, NRRC recruiters exceeded expectations by bringing in 5,735 Sailors, marking another year of steady growth in Navy Reserve recruiting. The officer mission saw similar success, with an overall Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) total of 105 percent attainment across all regions.

Regional performance reflected exceptional effort across the command, with Reserve Talent Acquisition Group (RTAG) Southwest leading at 129.5 percent attainment of goal, followed by RTAG Southeast at 104.9 percent, RTAG Central at 104.6 percent, RTAG Northeast at 101.5 percent, and RTAG Northwest at 74.1 percent. Together, these results demonstrate the collective strength and dedication of recruiters nationwide in exceeding mission goals.

In addition to surpassing established goals, FY25 marked the command’s first full year taking on the challenge of recruiting Sailors transitioning directly from active duty to the Navy Reserve. The AC-to-RC mission grew by 32 percent, jumping from 1,500 in FY24 to 1,986 in FY25, despite the initiative launching with only four months remaining in the fiscal year.

Rear Adm. James Waters, Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, praised the command’s adaptability and dedication.

“This was more than numbers,” Waters said. “It was about the human-to-human connection our recruiters built with transitioning Sailors and showing them that their service and experience continue to matter in the Navy Reserve.”

Through direct engagement, personalized communication, and coordination across commands, NRRC teams ensured Sailors understood the opportunities and value of continued service in the Navy Reserve Force.

“Our recruiters didn’t just meet a metric, they built relationships,” said Capt. Todd Winn, commodore, NRRC. “The success we’ve seen is a testament to the commitment of every Sailor who picked up the phone, met face-to-face, and represented what the Reserve truly stands for: service, readiness, and community.”

The collaboration between NRRC and NRC was key to the year’s success. Shared systems and processes, including the Recruiting Operations Center, Recruiting Commander’s Update Brief, and daily operations syncs, allowed for greater visibility, coordination, and mission alignment. This joint approach strengthened total-force recruiting and ensured that Navy Reserve accessions complemented active component efforts across the fleet.