The Army recruited 6,157 people, more than 500 than its goal for the month, the statement said. The Army fell short of its recruiting goals in February, March, April and May.

The Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force also surpassed their recruiting objectives for June, the Pentagon said in a statement. The Navy signed up 4,566 people, 37 more than sought, the Marine Corps recruited 4,156 people, 105 more than its goal, and the Air Force recruited 2,400 people, 30 more than it objective.

General Richard Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, expressed concern late last month over the US Army's ability to meet its recruiting goals in 2005, even though it met its objectives in June for the first time in several months.

Myers said the recruiting problems were linked to concern among families of potential recruits due to the war in Iraq and the low unemployment rate.