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

 

 

 

 

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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?

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SFC Sobota at speaking engagement
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Hazleton Army Recruiting Soldiers spring into action after nearby collision
SSG Carrillo, Cameren Hawkins, PV2 Garcia, Matthewz Velez at Recruiting Station
May 6, 2025 - The Soldiers of the Hazleton Recruiting Station demonstrated leadership, quick thinking, and selfless service during an emergency that unfolded right outside their office.

A Legacy of Service and New Beginnings
Retired SFC Michael Rafferty, Elijah Rafferty and Family pose after Elijas takes his oath
May 5, 2025 - In the corridors of a Berlin Museum, a photograph hangs as a silent witness to history, a young Sgt. 1st Class Michael Rafferty, standing watch as the Berlin Wall crumbled down.

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.

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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