Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) News

San Antonio Battalion Shines at National Recruiting Awards

Christine Montagnese — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:36:00 GMT

The San Antonio Recruiting Battalion showcased its exceptional talent at the Top Recruiter ceremony on Jan. 22, 2026, with four of the five honored Soldiers from 5th Recruiting Brigade hailing from its unit.

Cracking the Mold- Soldier becomes first family member to serve.

Shauna Clark — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:05:00 GMT

In the small town of Hoopestown, IL, the choices of a future are limited to farming, sports or moving away. Sgt. 1st Class David Staples, a Recruiter with San Marcos Recruiting Company, San Marcos, TX was raised in poverty and realized leaving this community of 2,000 was the key to his success.

U.S. Army Fitness Challenge Energizes Battalion Area High Schools

Rich Beckett — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 21:45:00 GMT

Over two weeks of high-energy teamwork, mentorship, and competition, the U.S. Army Fitness Challenge reached more than 1,800 students across six Kansas City Battalion area high schools. Organized by the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion – Kansas City, the events emphasized discipline, leadership, and service while generating over 600 age-qualified leads and multiple follow-up appointments.

Recruiters Rescue Struck Motorcyclist

Christine Montagnese — Fri, 09 May 2025 22:53:00 GMT

U.S. Army Recruiters Staff Sgt. Craig Myers, Staff Sgt. Leon Lloyd and Staff Sgt. Vincent Tolentino unexpectedly found themselves in a life-changing situation while returning to the Rio Rancho Recruiting Station in March after a visit to a local high school.

U.S. Army Taps Into Kansas City’s Growing STEM Ecosystem

Richard Beckett — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:00:00 GMT

As Kansas City rises to national prominence as a designated “Tech Hub,” the Kansas City Recruiting Battalion is building meaningful connections with students, educators, and innovators across the region through a dynamic series of STEM-focused outreach efforts.

Meet Your Recruiter - Staff Sgt. Edward Bringas

Hunter West — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:41:00 GMT

Staff Sgt. Edward Bringas, a Bayamon, Puerto Rico native, serves as an Army Reserve Recruiter with the San Antonio Southeast Recruiting Station in San Antonio, Texas. Bringas was recognized by the U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership as the Army Reserve Recruiter of the Year for 2024.

Be something larger than yourself by serving your country

Christina M. Bhatti — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Sgt. 1st Class Sudeep Khadka grew up with dreams of being a Soldier. Born in Kathmandu, Nepal, Khadka said he lived near Nepalese army bases in the city and just knew he wanted to be a part of something larger than himself.

Twin brothers find individuality, success in Army Recruiting

Hunter West — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Although twin brothers Jacob and Jacoi Frett grew up doing everything together, the two have found individual success in their most recent Army jobs, recruiting young men and women into the Army. In their hometown of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, their only exposure to the military as children was their father, who enlisted in the Army in 1958 and retired before they were born. Now they both serve as staff sergeants in the Army, assigned under the same brigade within U.S. Army Recruiting Command but placed in different cities.

U.S. Army Recruiting Command Soldier thwarts suicide attempt

Sgt. 1st Class Eric Johnson — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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.

Service Members Celebrate Commitment In Joint Reenlistment Ceremony

Richard Beckett — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:39:00 GMT

Service members from across the U.S. Armed Forces confirmed their commitment to the nation in a joint-service reenlistment ceremony held at the Kansas Speedway, just hours before the start of the Hollywood 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. The ceremony featured soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, representing the unity and shared mission of the U.S. military.

Western Slope Recruiters maximize their opportunities to contract future Soldiers

Hunter West — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:59:00 GMT

Recruiters throughout the United States are closing out a successful Fiscal Year 24, after meeting the U.S. Army’s accessions goal, and preparing for Fiscal Year 25. For many, this is a time for reflecting, strategizing, and planning for what they need to achieve success next year. It’s also a time for celebration of accomplishments.

U.S. Army Olympian Staff Sgt. Rachel Tozier Embarks on Inspiring Hometown Tour

Richard Beckett, Kansas City Recruiting Battalion — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Staff Sgt. Rachel Tozier, a 32-year-old U.S. Army Soldier and 2024 Paris Olympian, has returned to her home state of Missouri for an inspiring hometown tour, aimed at sharing her Olympic and Army experiences with Future Soldiers, students, and the local community. The tour, which began on September 21, 2024, includes stops at schools, colleges, and military installations across the state.

5th Recruiting Brigade Change of Command

Melissa Bell — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:13:00 GMT

The 5th Recruiting Brigade held a change of command ceremony on July 16, 2024, welcoming Col. Julian Perez as the new commander and bidding farewell to the outgoing commander, Col. Xavier “X” Colón.

Meet Your Top 13 Recruiter - Sgt. 1st Class Richard Mendez

Sgt. 1st Class Eric Johnson — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Sgt. 1st Class Richard Mendez, a native of Stockdale, Texas, serves as a Department of the Army Select Recruiter at the San Antonio Battalion in Mission, Texas.

U.S. Army Introduces "The Impossible Kick" to Boost Recruitment

Richard Beckett — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:11:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Recruiting Command recently launched "The Impossible Kick," an innovative initiative aimed at engaging potential recruits and influencers. This dynamic approach integrates an exciting and interactive element into major events like the United Football League Championship, targeting the Gen Z audience to raise awareness and interest.

Kansas City Recruiting Battalion participates in St. Louis Marathon Relay

Richard Beckett — Fri, 17 May 2024 15:24:00 GMT

Led by Lt. Col. Crystal Jones, Commander of the Kansas City Recruiting Battalion, a group comprising battalion Soldiers, Future Soldiers, and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps members joined the Greater St. Louis Marathon Relay on April 27.

77th Army Band performs for Enid High School

Breonna Summers — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:11:00 GMT

Cheers filled the auditorium with joy and amazement as students and faculty at Enid High School were able to enjoy the radiant music from the 77th Army Band, "The Pride of Fort Sill!", on February 28, 2024. This assembly gave the students the opportunity to enjoy live music and take a break from their studies. The band performed popular hits and shared their talents as they presented their “Why We Serve” concert.

Meet your recruiter – Staff Sgt. Ian McLean

Staff Sgt. Eric Johnson — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Staff Sgt. Ian McLean, a native of Easton, Maine, serves as a recruiter at the Dublin Army Recruiting Station in Columbus, Ohio. McLean was recently recognized by USAREC leadership as a standout performer in the command.

Meet your Recruiter - Staff Sgt. Nayeli Crosby

Staff Sgt. Eric Johnson — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:30:00 GMT

Staff Sgt. Nayeli Crosby, a native of Sun Valley, California, serves as a recruiter with the University Recruiting station in Austin, Texas. U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership recognized Crosby as a standout performer, and 5th Brigade named her Army Reserve Noncommissioned Officer of FY23.

Meet your recruiter- Sgt. 1st Class James Acton

Capt. Memory Burch — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:45:00 GMT

Sgt. 1st Class James Acton, a Texas native, serves as a recruiter with U.S. Army Recruiting Command in Laredo, Texas. The Sergeant Major of the Army recently recognized Acton as a top-performing station commander.