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J. D. Vance: “We've seen extraordinary recruitment numbers [in the Air…”

Featuring: J. D. Vance, Republican | Vice President of the United States | National

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Vice President JD Vance delivers the Air Force Academy's 2026 commencement address

Published | Video Starts at 50:30

And you're entering an Air Force. And this is maybe the thing the President and I are most proud of, is that We've seen extraordinary recruitment numbers [in the Air Force and Space Force]. The men and women you will lead in the Air Force, in the Space Force, are passionate. They are ready to go. (50:30–50:38)

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Asserts that recruitment numbers in the Air Force and Space Force are exceptionally high.

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