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Got college credits? The Army will pay you for them
Col. Gerry Jackson was the commencement speaker at Escambia County High School's 2024 graduation on May 16, 2024 in Atmore, AL. Col. Jackson attended the same high school over 3 decades ago and was honored to return with words of inspiration for the graduates.
May 21, 2025 - As graduation caps fly and students celebrate their academic milestones this season, now is the time to decide the next chapter. The Army offers bonuses for individuals who have college credit. Why not receive a monetary reward for all your hard work?

Recruiters Rescue Struck Motorcyclist
Staff Sgt. Vincent Tolentino, Staff Sgt. Craig Myers, Staff Sgt. Leon Lloyd, and Boatswain’s Mate Petty Officer 1st Class Ashley Zappier are pictured at their Rio Rancho Recruiting Station after assisting in the rescue of an injured motorcyclist on 15APRIL2025.
May 9, 2025 - U.S. Army Recruiters Staff Sgt. Craig Myers, Staff Sgt. Leon Lloyd and Staff Sgt. Vincent Tolentino unexpectedly found themselves in a life-changing situation while returning to the Rio Rancho Recruiting Station in March after a visit to a local high school.

Duty Station of Choice puts you in control
Paratroopers assigned to Legion Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade conduct an air assault mission utilizing a Hellenic Army CH-47D Chinook helicopter and crew as a part of Operation Legion Olympus 25 in Xanthi, Greece, March 8, 2025. 

The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance.

(U.S. Army Photo by 1st Lt. Ellington Ward)
May 8, 2025 - For those considering joining the U.S. Army, the question often arises: Where will I be stationed for my first assignment? What if you could select your first location, allowing you to choose where your Army journey begins?

From Poland to Queens: Patriot Beyond Borders
SFC Sobota at speaking engagement
May 6, 2025 - Sgt. 1st. Class Thomasz Sobota’s story began in Bytom, Poland, an industrial city far removed from the opportunities of the United States.

Healing Heroes: From Army Medical Recruiter to Army Doctor, a Soldier’s Story of Dedication
Staff Sgt Austin Richards with Soldiers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
April 30, 2025 - "I’ve always said I wanted to take the Medical College Admission Test to figure out what our HPSP applicants go through," said Staff Sgt. Austin Richards, recalling how his journey unfolded from an Army medical recruiter to an Army Health Professions Scholarship Program recipient.