5TH RECRUITING BRIGADE LEADERSHIP

 

man wearing U.S. Army uniform standing in front of two flags.
5th Recruiting Brigade Commander
Col. Xavier Colon
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Man in U.S. Army uniform standing in front of two flags.
5th Recruiting Brigade Command Sergeant Major
Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Henderson
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WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES ARMY 5TH RECRUITING BRIGADE

Mission Statement

To recruit highly motivated, high-quality men and women to serve in an Army and Army Reserve that stands ready to preserve peace

Vision Statement

Help the Army maintain its superb reputation with its American Citizens by recruiting volunteers inspired by a sense of duty to the Nation, Warrior Ethos, Army Values, and strong desire to become members of the Army Strong Team. Find this "Next Greatest Generation" with a highly trained-team of professionals that is properly resourced, understands how to leverage technology, respects our heritage, wants to achieve balance in their personal and professional lives, and realizes they are valued by this Brigade, the United States Army Recruiting Command, the Army, and the Nation!

Mailing Address:

ATTN: HQ Commandant
United States Army
HQ, 5th Recruiting Brigade
2503 Dunstan Road, Ste 61
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-5061

Please forward any questions or comments to
5th Recruiting Brigade Webmaster

 

If you are interested in joining the Army, call 1-800-USA-ARMY,
 ext. 181 or visit www.goarmy.com.

If you are interested in the Army Reserve, call 1-800-USA-ARMY,
ext. 182 or visit www.goarmyreserve.com

Welcome to the 5th Recruiting Brigade

 

     Congratulations and welcome to your new assignment with 5th Recruiting Brigade!  You will find this assignment exciting, challenging, and rewarding.

     The 5th Recruiting Brigade, The Alamo Warriors, is one of six brigades under the United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC), and has seven battalions spread across a geographical area 14 states.  Our brigade’s area of operation ranges as far north as Wyoming to as far south as Rio Grande River in Texas and as far east as the Mississippi River to our western boarder of California.

     Your sponsor will be contacting you in the near future with detailed information on your assignment, the community area and suggestions on where to live.  If there is anything we can do to help you, please contact my HHC Commander and his staff. If you are having any difficulty with in-processing or need a computer/copy machine, please do not hesitate to swing by the HHC Building 2005, off Buck Rd.

     If there is anything we can do to help you, please contact your Sponsor, HHC Commander at (210) 221-1610 / (210) 376-7963.

Again, Welcome to the 5th Recruiting Brigade. Army Strong!
 

COL Xavier Colon  -  CSM Stephen Henderson

LATEST NEWS
 

LATEST NEWS

 

Meet Your Recruiter – Sgt. 1st Class David Staples
Meet Your Recruiter – Sgt. 1st Class David Staples
By Lauren Reho | Feb. 26, 2024
As we celebrate Black History Month, we proudly highlight the incredible stories of our African American Recruiters and their inspiring journeys that define the profound contributions of black men and women within the Army.

Meet Your Recruiter Staff Sgt. Ian McLean
Meet your recruiter – Staff Sgt. Ian McLean
By Staff Sgt. Eric Johnson | Nov. 20, 2023
Staff Sgt. Ian McLean, a native of Easton, Maine, serves as a recruiter at the Dublin Army Recruiting Station in Columbus, Ohio. McLean was recently recognized by USAREC leadership as a standout performer in the command.

Provided courtesy of Staff Sgt. Nayeli Crosby
Meet your Recruiter - Staff Sgt. Nayeli Crosby
By Staff Sgt. Eric Johnson | Oct. 19, 2023
Staff Sgt. Nayeli Crosby, a native of Sun Valley, California, serves as a recruiter with the University Recruiting station in Austin, Texas. U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership recognized Crosby as a standout performer, and 5th Brigade named her Army Reserve Noncommissioned Officer of FY23.  

Sgt. 1st Class James Acton, a Texas native, serves as a recruiter with U.S. Army Recruiting Command in Laredo, Texas. The Sergeant Major of the Army recently recognized Acton as a top-performing station commander.
Meet your recruiter- Sgt. 1st Class James Acton
By Capt. Memory Burch | Aug. 23, 2023
Sgt. 1st Class James Acton, a Texas native, serves as a recruiter with U.S. Army Recruiting Command in Laredo, Texas. The Sergeant Major of the Army recently recognized Acton as a top-performing station commander.

Danielle Wilson, counselor, Santa Rosa Ranch School, Tucson, Ariz., breaks a board in two after kicking it as part of a demonstration with the Taekwondo Army World Class Athlete team, April 27, Fort Carson, Colo. The demonstration was part of the Phoenix Recruiting Battalion’s Educators Tour of the base that provided a comprehensive orientation and overview of Fort Carson for the attendees U.S. Army Photo by Mike Scheck, USAREC Public Affair
Educators Tour provides insight into Fort Carson operations
By Alun Thomas | May 5, 2022
A group of 30 educators and community partners from Arizona and Oklahoma joined leadership from the Phoenix Recruiting Battalion for an Educators Tour here April 27-28.

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CONTACT 5TH BDE

Contact Us

Department of the Army
ATTN: HHC Company Commander

USA, 5th Recruiting Brigade
2503 Dunstan Road, Ste 61
JBSA, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-7532
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
 

Brigade Headquarters
210-221-2923

HHC Company Commander
210-221-1610 // 210-376-7963

Brigade Legal
210-221-2929

Brigade Chaplain
210-221-9688

APA
210-221-1900

RT
210-295-0492

Family Advocacy Program

210-221-2767

Budget & Accounting

210-221-0572

IMO
210-221-0595

Ed Spec
210-221-9486

Facilities
210-221-1596

S-1
210-221-0812

S-3
210-221-1617

S-4
210-221-0513