CHICAGO RECRUITING BATTALION LEADERSHIP
 

Soldier smiles while posing in front of American flag and United States Army Recruiting Command flag.
Chicago Recruiting Battalion Commander
Lt. Col. Ryan Dunbar
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Army Soldier professional head and shoulders photo in front of United States Flag and Army Recruiting flag
Chicago Recruiting Battalion Command Sergeant Major
Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Buchanan
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MISSION 
 

The Chicago Recruiting Battalion recruits with integrity the most qualified men and women to meet the needs of an expeditionary Army, while training the force, developing leaders, and taking exceptional care of Soldiers, Civilians, and Families.

VISION 
 

The Chicago Recruiting Battalion will be a mission-based organization that enlists the most qualified Soldiers for both the Army Reserves and the Active Army components.  We will function as a team-of-teams, where every individual recruiter and staff member will conduct him/herself as a professional and always remain in line with the Army Values, the NCO Creed, and the Warrior Ethos.  We will inspire our local communities by maintaining superb physical fitness, by illuminating the virtues of Army service to the nation, and by fully integrating into schools and local activities.  Through these endeavors, we will support our families and strive to make our work environment enjoyable and rewarding.

Strength and Honor! Always Prepared! 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION
 

Mailling Address:

ATTN: (Office & Name)
United States Army
Chicago Recruiting Battalion
3202 Mississippi Street, Bldg. 3215
Great Lakes, IL 60088

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.

Looking for additional information? Please direct questions or comments to: 3rd Recruiting Brigade Webmaster

 

Staff Sgt. Artyom Solodovnikov named 3rd Bridade "Recruiter of the Year"
U. S. Army Staff Sgt. Artyom Solodovnikov (center) accepts his award plaque for being named
Aug. 15, 2025 - Staff Sgt. Artyom Solodovnikov was named the top Regular Army Recruiting NCO of 2025 following a multi-day competition at 3rd Bridgade headquarters, Fort Knox, Ky.

Chicago Recruiting Battalion Hosts Roundtable Discussion
Secretary of the Army Wormuth speaks into microphone
April 12, 2023 - The Secretary of the Army led a roundtable discussion with area educators on Feb. 14, 2023 at the University of Chicago.

Get to Know: USAREC Annual Award Winner - Anne-Marie O’Sullivan
MG Johnny Davis, Mrs. Anne-Marie O'Sullivan, CSM John Foley

(U.S. Army photo by Lara Poirrier)
Dec. 7, 2022 - The United States Army Recruiting Command recognized annual award winners for fiscal year 2022 in a ceremony held at Fort Knox, Kentucky on Nov. 17. The 3rd Recruiting Brigade is proud to announce Anne-Marie O’Sullivan, Soldier and Family Assistant Program Manager for the Chicago Recruiting Battalion, was named USAREC’s “Outstanding Professional Employee of the Year”.

U. S. Army 3rd Recruiting Brigade Changes Responsibility
Change of Responsibility - Guidon Ceremony
Nov. 3, 2022 - The U.S. Army 3rd Recruiting Brigade welcomed a new senior enlisted leader during a change of responsibility ceremony at Waybur Theatre, Fort Knox on Thur., Nov. 3, 2022.

USAREC command team develops partnership with Chicago area sheriff’s office
The leaders of U.S. Army Recruiting Command and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office met Oct. 21 to discuss partnership opportunities that can help both organizations attract talent in the future.
Oct. 25, 2021 - The leaders of U.S. Army Recruiting Command and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office met Oct. 21 to discuss partnership opportunities that can help both organizations attract talent in the future.

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