USAREC NEWS RELEASES

 

Commanding general of Army Recruiting receives third star
From left to right: Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy George and Stacy Davis pin Maj. Gen. Johnny Davis, U.S. Army Recruiting Command commanding general, with his third star promoting him to lieutenant general. Stacy is the wife of Lt. Gen. Davis.
Jan. 15, 2025 - Maj. Gen. Johnny Davis, U.S. Army Recruiting Command commanding general, received his call to service in the garden of his grandfather – a World War II veteran. More than three decades ago, conversations with his granddad brought Davis to this pivotal moment today, receiving his third star.

Top 32 Recruiters recognized at Washington ceremony
Sergeant Major of the Army Michael R. Wiemer hosted U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s Top Performing Recruiters for Fiscal Year 2024 in a ceremony Dec. 4, in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon.
Dec. 5, 2024 - Sergeant Major of the Army Michael R. Wiemer hosted U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s Top Performing Recruiters for Fiscal Year 2024 in a ceremony Dec. 4, in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon.

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.

First cohort of talent acquisition technicians graduate, ready to hit the ground running
Twenty-five warrant officers completed the Talent Acquisition Course today to become Talent Acquisition Technicians, the Army’s newest Military Occupational Specialty, 420T. The graduation marked the end of a journey, which started in March. 

(U.S. Army photo by Lara Poirrier)
July 11, 2024 - Twenty-five warrant officers completed the Talent Acquisition Course today to become Talent Acquisition Technicians, the Army’s newest Military Occupational Specialty, 420T. The graduation marked the end of a journey, which started in March.

U.S. Army Parachute Team tandem instructor dies in non-duty related jump
On June 12, 2024, Sgt. 1st Class Dominic Perry, a member of the U.S. Army Parachute Team succumbed to injuries he sustained during a non-duty related parachute jump while participating in a civilian-sponsored Canopy Piloting competition in Whiteville, Tenn.
June 13, 2024 - On June 12, 2024, Sgt. 1st Class Dominic Perry, a member of the U.S. Army Parachute Team succumbed to injuries he sustained during a non-duty related parachute jump while participating in a civilian-sponsored Canopy Piloting competition in Whiteville, Tenn.