MILWAUKEE RECRUITING BATTALION LEADERSHIP

 

Male Soldier in front of the United States National flag and the United States Army Recruiting Command flag
Milwaukee Recruiting Battalion Commander
Lt. Col. Eliot Proctor
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Milwaukee Recruiting Battalion Command Sergeant Major
Command Sgt. Maj. Jason L. Besmer
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WELCOME
 

Welcome to the Milwaukee Recruiting Battalion!  The Milwaukee Battalion serves as the headquarters for 39 recruiting stations overseen by: four Wisconsin-based recruiting companies (Milwaukee, Madison, Appleton and Fort McCoy), one Michigan-based recruiting company (Iron Mountain), and one Illinois-based recruiting company (Loves Park).

Welcome to the Milwaukee Recruiting Battalion - Win and Conquer!

VISION
 

Recruit & Win with integrity, beholding to the Army Values and with Frontier Pride.

BATTALION PRIORITIES
 

  • Army Reserve and Army Reserve PS
  • High School Penetration
  • Future Soldier Retention
  • WOFT and AR OC and RA OCS

CONTACT INFORMATION
 

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

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

 

 

 

 

Centurions Honor Leadership During Change of Command
May 28, 2026 - Soldiers, civilians, family members, and leaders from across the western United States came together throughout the week of May 15, 2026, to recognize leadership, celebrate service, and strengthen the bonds that continue to define the 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion during a day of Change of Command events held across the Las Vegas area.

The Expanding Impact of the U.S. Army Experience
U.S. Army former Drill Sergeant calls out preparation drills with DeSoto's football team on March 25, 2026 at Sadowski Field at Fort Hood, Texas. The Basic Training Challenge is a opportunity for high school athletes to work together to get insight of what the challenges and teamwork involved in Army Basic Training. (U.S. Army photo Pfc. Deviana M Rodriguez)
May 28, 2026 - Rows of yellow school buses filled the parking lots of Sadowski Field as the booming echoes of drill sergeants resonated in the air. Mixed with the exhausted but determined breathing of high school athletes, the familiar sound of military discipline reverberated as students pushed past their limits and navigated an Army obstacle course.

Miami Beach Hosts Hyundai Air & Sea Show, Spotlighting U.S. Military Service and Readiness
A member of the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team descends with a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flag during the Hyundai Air and Sea Show in Miami Beach, Florida, May 24, 2026. The annual Memorial Day weekend event honored members of the U.S. Armed Forces through aerial demonstrations, parachute performances and military equipment displays. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jose Rolando Garcia)
May 27, 2026 - Thousands of visitors lined the shoreline Memorial Day weekend as service members from all six branches of the U.S. military took center stage during the Hyundai Air & Sea Show, held May 23–24, 2026. The free, two day event blended high energy aerial demonstrations, sea and land displays, and hands on exhibits designed to connect the public with the people, technology and capabilities of today’s armed forces.

2nd Brigade Concludes Immersive Educators Tour at Fort Carson
2nd BDE Ed Tour
May 12, 2026 - The U.S. Army’s 2nd Recruiting Brigade recently wrapped up a highly successful Educators Tour (even though is snowed in May), hosting a diverse group of education professionals at Fort Carson, Colorado, from May 5-8, 2026.

Wilmington Bids Farewell: Army Recruiting Commander Leaves Lasting Impact on Southeastern North Carolina
Wilmington CoC
May 12, 2026 - Leadership of the Wilmington Recruiting Company changed hands during a relinquishment of command ceremony, as Cpt. Lance Arthur formally relinquished authority to Cpt. Alexis Ferguson, marking the next chapter for the unit responsible for Army recruiting operations across southeastern North Carolina.

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    Milwaukee Recruiting Battalion Departments

    Battalion HQ Mailing Address: Department of the Army
    ATTN: (Office & Name)

    HQ, 

    Milwaukee, WI  

    Battalion Leadership /
    Command Group Secretary 
    Phone: 
    Fax:   

    Soldier & Family Assistance
    Cell:
     

    Family Advocacy
    Cell: 

    Chaplain
    Phone: 
     

    Wellness Team / Behavioral Health
    Phone: 502-626-0038
    Cell: 502-528-4527

    Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
    Phone: 502-626-2395
    Cell: 502-528-3425

    Equal Opportunity Advisor
    Phone: 502-626-0685
    Cell: 502-528-8907

    Education Specialist 
    Phone: 
    Cell:                 

    Judge Advocate
    Phone: 

    Battalion S-1
    Phone: 
    Fax:     

    Battalion S-2
    Phone: 
     

    Battalion S-3
    Phone: 

    Band Liaison / Midwest Audition Coordinator
    Cell: 502-528-2100
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    Advertising & Public Affairs
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    Field Marketing 
    Phone: 502-626-1269