Army surpasses recruiting goal with prep course

AUSTIN (KXAN) — For the first time in years, the United States Army has exceeded its recruiting goal.This fiscal year, the Army brought in 55,000 new soldiers. Military officials said it has to do with a recruiting push to help future soldiers get into shape.“The Future Soldier Prep Course is a pre-enlistment course that's designed to educate and train future soldiers to either overcome academic or physical fitness barriers to army service,” First Sgt. Eric Immel explained.Twen