Feb. 10, 2021

Incentive lets Future Soldiers get ‘PaY’d now, gain employment later

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Amazon, Tesla and Disney all agree. The U.S. Army has the talent they want.

Nov. 23, 2020

‘Virtually’ Everywhere: USAREC participating in online career fairs nationwide

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Things are Indeed busy on the virtual recruiting front.

May 11, 2020

USAREC resumes in-person processing requirements in some locations

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command is gradually increasing the use of its recruiting stations on a case-by-case basis using a science-based approach to assess risk and evaluate local conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 6, 2020

U.S. Army places temporary hold on new recruits to basic training

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army has temporarily delayed the movement of Future Soldiers to Basic Combat Training effective April 6. Those who are currently in BCT and Advanced Individual Training will continue training under the screening and monitoring guidelines established last month and will proceed to their next assignments upon graduation.

April 2, 2020

Future Soldiers with coronavirus-related hardships may be eligible for pay before basic training

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Future Soldiers who are experiencing extreme hardship because of training delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for some financial relief through a new “Future Soldier to Active Duty Program.”

April 1, 2020

U.S. Army recruiters accepting virtual applications

FORT KNOX, Ky. — While social distancing remains a part of daily life throughout the nation, U.S. Army recruiters are using online applications and virtual interviews to continue helping interested individuals plan for their future and pursue full-time or part-time careers in the military.

March 30, 2020

USAREC helps students March 2 Success

FORT KNOX, Ky — Schools across the country have gone to nontraditional learning to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak, and the U.S. Army offers a program aimed at helping students maintain academic achievements during this unprecedented time.

March 24, 2020

Future Soldier Update

Due to recent changes to our operating posture in regards to the COVID-19 threat, the following changes to the Future Soldier Training Program will be in effect until further notice:

March 23, 2020

Army Recruiting announces positive COVID-19 cases

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Two recruiters assigned to U.S. Army Recruiting Command* tested positive for the COVID-19 virus over the weekend and are currently in isolation at their residences. The Army is working with local health officials to begin the process of tracing and contacting people with whom the recruiters might have had contact with over the past two weeks.

March 20, 2020

USAREC shifts to virtual recruiting to reduce COVID-19 risk

FORT KNOX, Ky. — All recruiting stations within U.S. Army Recruiting Command are shifting to mobile and virtual operations to limit in-person contact.