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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.

More than music: a career as an Army Musician
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 8th Army Rock Band perform for a crowd at the annual car and bike show, on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, March 29, 2025. The band was a part of the annual car and bike show held for owners to show off their vehicles, as well as to give the community a chance to view a wide variety of vehicles and listen to live music. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Seu Chan)
April 29, 2025 - Picture yourself center stage of a sold-out performance playing the instrument you love. Years of hard work and now all your dreams have come true, you are a successful musician playing for audiences around the world.

Civilian Acquired Skill Program: turning experience into enlistment advantage
U.S. Army Cpl. Jalen Martinez, an Army Firefighter serving with the 664th modular ammunition company, 61st Quartermaster Battalion, 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command, III Armored Corps, demonstrates various firefighting techniques, Nov. 20, 2024, Fort Cavazos, Texas. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tanner Dibble)
April 29, 2025 - In an ongoing effort to modernize its workforce and address critical occupational needs, the U.S. Army has updated its Civilian Acquired Skills Program. The ACASP is designed for individuals who already possess key job skills and certifications acquired through civilian education, training or work experience. The program allows qualified applicants to apply their expertise directly to specific Army career fields, enabling them to bypass portions of initial training and begin their military careers at a more advanced level.

U.S. Army Taps Into Kansas City’s Growing STEM Ecosystem
Staff Sergeant Bettincourt, station commander of the Overland Park Army Recruiting Station, explains the functions of a robotic arm used by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams during a STEM-focused Army demonstration at Spring Hill High School in Spring Hill, Kansas. The event highlighted the role of advanced technology in modern Army careers.
April 25, 2025 - As Kansas City rises to national prominence as a designated “Tech Hub,” the Kansas City Recruiting Battalion is building meaningful connections with students, educators, and innovators across the region through a dynamic series of STEM-focused outreach efforts.

Reddit: How this social media platform is shaping the future of recruitment
Recruiting Soldier.
April 18, 2025 - In a world where digital communication dominates, Army Recruiters are finding innovative ways to connect with potential Future Soldiers.