Milwaukee Recruiting Battalion

MILWAUKEE RECRUITING BATTALION LEADERSHIP

Male Soldier posed in front of the Recruiting Command flag and the United States flag.

Milwaukee Recruiting Battalion Commander
Lt. Col. Oliver N. Karp
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Female Soldier in uniform smiles while standing in front of United States and Army Recruiting Flags

Milwaukee Recruiting Battalion Command Sergeant Major
Command Sgt. Maj. Claudia Whitney
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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

USAMU’s SFC Ryan Franks Clinches Back-to-Back Titles at the Interservice Pistol Championship

Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Franks, an Instructor/Shooter assigned to the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit's Service Pistol Team, grades targets at the 2024 Interservice Pistol Championships at Fort Moore, Ga. Nov. 4, 2024. This is Frank's second consecutive win at Interservice Pistol Championships.

Nov. 13, 2024 - Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Franks, an Instructor/shooter assigned as a Service Pistol Team Chief assigned to the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU), has achieved an impressive feat by winning the 2024 Interservice Pistol Championship not once, but twice in a row.

8TSC Soldier leaves childhood town of 240 people for opportunities in Army

Spc. Jakala Rogers poses for a photo on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Oct. 25, 2025. Rogers decision to join the Army influenced her brother Delvontae to join and is now serving as a multiple launch rocket system crewmember with 210th Field Artillery Brigade in the Republic of Korea.

Oct. 28, 2024 - With a population hovering around 240 people, Spc. Jakayla Rogers had two things on her mind growing up, getting out of Sweet Water, Alabama and going to college. Unfortunately for Rogers, at times, both those goals felt unattainable.

U.S. Army Recruiting Command Soldier competes in top Armed Forces chess championship.

Oct. 22, 2024 - Sgt. 1st Class Derick Arellano, a Soldier serving in the U.S. Army Recruiting Command Headquarters G-3 Policy department, competed at the 65th Annual U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess Championship Oct. 12-14 at the U.S. Naval Academy.

U.S. Army Recruiting Command shares ways to stay safe during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Oct. 15, 2024 - October is Cyber Security Awareness month. USAREC personnel must stay ahead of cyber risks that target our communications, systems, and data. Cybersecurity is not just an IT responsibility; it is a mission-critical duty every Soldier and civilian must uphold to protect our operations, national security and personal information.

Army Strongmen Showcase Athleticism at National Championships

Oct. 15, 2024 - In September, Soldier-Athletes of the U.S. Army tested their mettle against over 200 American athletes during the 2024 Strongman Corporation National Championships held at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina. These athletic competitions allow Soldiers to support the overall Army recruiting mission by conveying to the greater public that the Army is an institution where individuals can serve the nation while also excelling in their individual passions.

MILWAUKEE RECRUITING BATTALION SOCIAL MEDIA

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
Phone:

Field Marketing
Phone: 502-626-1269