Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) News

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.

Educators Tour provides insight into Fort Carson operations

Alun Thomas — Thu, 05 May 2022 14:24:00 GMT

A group of 30 educators and community partners from Arizona and Oklahoma joined leadership from the Phoenix Recruiting Battalion for an Educators Tour here April 27-28.

12,000 U.S. Army stoles for graduating Future Soldiers delivered to recruiting brigades

USAREC Public Affairs — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:22:00 GMT

U.S. Army Recruiting Command is gearing up for high school graduation season with stoles for Future Soldiers who will be shipping to training this summer.

USAREC recognizes top station commanders

USAREC Public Affairs — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:51:00 GMT

U.S. Army Recruiting Command leaders recognized the top 13 station commanders for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 in a ceremony at Fort Knox April 11.

Tucson recruiter finds adventure and opportunity through service

Alun Thomas — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:58:00 GMT

From an early age it seemed the influence of the Army was always present around Staff Sgt. Josue Deaquino.

USAREC announces 4th Quarter Knockout Artists Awards

Lara Poirrier — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:18:00 GMT

Congratulations to all of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command “Knockout Artists” for fourth quarter fiscal 2021.

USAREC hosts pilot wellness workshop

Lara Poirrier — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:05:00 GMT

The U.S. Army recruiting command surgeon hosted the first iteration of a wellness workshop, which included events centered on mental health and resiliency.

USAREC recognizes individual, unit winners for 2021

USAREC Public Affairs — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 20:15:00 GMT

U.S. Army Recruiting Command leaders recognized the top units, civilian employees and recruiting NCOs for fiscal 2021 during the Annual Leaders Training Conference here last week.

Kansas City Battalion NCO responds to motorcycle accident

DoD News — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:09:00 GMT

While heading home recently on a busy highway just south of St. Louis, a recruiting NCO came upon an accident scene that tested his resolve as a Soldier and Army medic.

USAREC names 2021 NCOs of the Year

DoD News — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:24:00 GMT

U.S. Army Recruiting Command leaders have announced the winners of this year’s Annual Awards Board, held here Sept. 21-24. Four noncommissioned officers were selected as the 2021 USAREC NCOs of the Year after competing against the top NCOs from each recruiting brigade.

Knight-Swift Transportation becomes latest Army PaYS Partner

Alun Thomas, U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion Phoenix — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:57:00 GMT

The Partnership for Youth Success program held a partnership signing agreement between the U.S. Army and Knight-Swift Transportation Sept. 15 at Swift Transportation Headquarters here.

USAREC recognizes top NCOs, units, Best Warriors during Fort Knox ceremony

USAREC Public Affairs — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:04:00 GMT

Top individuals and units received recognition from U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s senior leaders during a ceremony here July 29.

10 recruiting NCOs join Sergeant Audie Murphy Club

DoD News — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Ten recruiting noncommissioned officers officially joined the U.S. Army Recruiting Command chapter of the prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Club during an induction ceremony here today.

Army recruiter and wife rescue man trapped in burning vehicle

Alun Thomas — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Time was of the essence, a potential disaster imminent. Smoke filled the air, sparks and flames flying, a driver desperately trapped inside his prone vehicle.

Army Chief of Staff recognizes Top Recruiting Company Command Teams

Andre’ Hampton — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Thirteen recruiting officers and noncommissioned officers headed to the Pentagon July 13 for a recognition ceremony hosted by the Army chief of staff.

U.S. Army hosts Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician hiring days around nation

Walter Ham — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:54:00 GMT

The U.S. Army is hosting a series of in-service hiring days for enlisted Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians at installations across the nation from July through September.

USAREC names Best Warrior to represent the command at TRADOC competition

DoD News — Thu, 27 May 2021 14:41:00 GMT

After a week of grueling competition and intense board appearances, U.S. Army Recruiting Command announced the winner of its Best Warrior Competition May 20.

Soldiers see Army as viable career option

Joseph Lacdan — Mon, 10 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Joining the Army started as a daydream for Gabrielle Zoellner as she sat in her middle school classroom. But she quickly began to view the Army as a career choice during her high school years.