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ARMY BRINGS RECRUIT ONE STEP CLOSER TO FULFILLING DREAM
Soldier and Future Soldier pose in front a flag.
Feb. 3, 2025 - For military members, the call to service is a powerful stimulus for enlistment. The motivations may differ, but the consequences are profound and will often leave a poignant, lasting impression on those who heed the call.

Master Badge Earned Together: How Army values forged resilience and unity
Staff Sgt. Lauren Slack and Staff Sgt. Lauren Slack Posing after award ceremony.
Jan. 28, 2025 - Master Badge Earned Together: How Army values forged resilience and unity Fort Knox recently hosted one of the Army’s most prestigious recruiting competitions: the quest for the Master Recruiter Badge. Nationwide, only 49 Soldiers advanced past the preliminary testing to participate in a rigorous week-long assessment of their recruiting expertise and skills. 17 Soldiers emerged victorious. Among them were Staff Sgt. Lauren Slack and Staff Sgt. Brady Slack, a husband-and-wife team whose shared achievement captivated their peers and leaders alike.

U.S. Army Recruiting Command Soldier thwarts suicide attempt
A San Antonio woman is thankful to be alive after a U.S. Army recruiter’s quick thinking saved her life during a moment of crisis. 

While on his way to work, Sgt. 1st Class Frinsel Simprevil, an Army Recruiter at the Park North Recruiting Station in San Antonio, noticed a woman standing on the edge of a highway bridge, looking down at the passing cars below. She had one leg raised over the railing, prompting him to make a U-turn. Upon approaching her, he realized she was in significant distress.
Jan. 27, 2025 - A San Antonio woman is thankful to be alive after a U.S. Army recruiter’s quick thinking saved her life during a moment of crisis. While on his way to work, Sgt. 1st Class Frinsel Simprevil, an Army Recruiter at the Park North Recruiting Station in San Antonio, noticed a woman standing on the edge of a highway bridge, looking down at the passing cars below. She had one leg raised over the railing, prompting him to make a U-turn. Upon approaching her, he realized she was in significant distress.

A journey of courage and opportunity: How one woman found her calling
Pfc. Elise White standing looking at the camera after training photo courtesy of Pfc. White
Jan. 17, 2025 - In her second year at East Stroudsburg University, Elise White, from Lititz, Pennsylvania woke up with a realization that would change the trajectory of her life: she didn’t want a career path that would leave her saddled with hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt.

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.