Army Secretary Christine Wormuth talks with soldiers at Fort Jackson, a U.S. Army Training Center, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

A new recruit participates in the Army's future soldier prep course that gives lower-performing recruits up to 90 days of academic or fitness instruction to help them meet military standards at Fort Jackson, a U.S. Army Training Center, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) call

New recruits participate in the Army's future soldier prep course that gives lower-performing recruits up to 90 days of academic or fitness instruction to help them meet military standards at Fort Jackson, a U.S. Army Training Center, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) call

Army Secretary Christine Wormuth talks with soldiers at Fort Jackson, a U.S. Army Training Center, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Army Secretary Christine Wormuth talks with soldiers at Fort Jackson, a U.S. Army Training Center, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Army Secretary Christine Wormuth walks during a tour with soldiers at Fort Jackson, a U.S. Army Training Center, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)