Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) News

Full circle in service: A legacy in uniform continues as father, son serve together in Recruiting

Staff Sgt. Gerald Holman Public Affairs — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:16:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College hosted a graduation and promotion ceremony April 16, recognizing the achievements of the Army’s newest Recruiters. This graduation showcased legacy, leadership and generational service within the Army.

Reddit: How this social media platform is shaping the future of recruitment

Cynthia J. Stephenson — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:10:00 GMT

In a world where digital communication dominates, Army Recruiters are finding innovative ways to connect with potential Future Soldiers.

How Mark Twain, and ‘Be All You Can Be’ inspired a literature buff to join the ranks

Cynthia J. Stephenson — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:55:00 GMT

For Dominic, a young man with a bachelor’s degree in literature and passion for the works of Mark Twain, life’s journey has been anything but ordinary.

Resilience in Action: A determined return to the ranks

Cynthia J. Stephenson — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:54:00 GMT

For Lisa Lopez, answering the call to serve wasn’t a question— it was who she was. Years after stepping away from active duty to focus on family, Lopez never let go of her goal: return to the Army, this time as an Officer.

A Father’s Journey, A Son’s Dream

Cynthia J. Stephenson, Public Affairs Specialist — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:27:00 GMT

In 2017, Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico, unleashing destruction that forever changed countless lives. For Staff Sgt. Salas, the Category 4 storm not only devastated the island but also swept away his restaurant— a dream he had built with grit.

Opportunities through Leadership and Success: Pennsylvania recruiter recognized for outstanding recruiting success

Cynthia J. Stephenson, Public Affairs Specialist — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:22:00 GMT

Staff Sgt. Hector Salas Santiago, from Caguas, Puerto Rico, serves as an Army Recruiter at Mechanicsburg Recruiting Station, Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania. He was recently recognized by Maj. Gen. Johnny Davis, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command for his outstanding performance.

Meet Your 420T - Chief Warrant Officer 3 Troy Capehart

Sergeant 1st Class Eric Johnson — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:46:36 GMT

The Army’s recruiting transformation is underway as the first group of warrant officers recently graduated the talent acquisition technician training course.

Meet the Top 13 Recruiters - Sgt. 1st Class Mohamed Kaba

Hunter West — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:42:00 GMT

Sgt. 1st Class Mohamed K. Kaba, a native of Conakry, Guinea, serves as a recruiter with the Hempstead Recruiting Station in Hempstead, New York. Kaba recently attended the Top 13 Recruiter ceremony, for the second time, as one of the 1st Brigade top recruiters.

Wolf and Company Solidifies New Army Partnership under the Partnership for Your Success Program

Alyssa Salmon — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:38:00 GMT

Last week, the New England Recruiting Battalion had the privilege of signing an MOA with Wolf and Company to solidify the new Army partnership under the Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

Educator Forum Highlights Army Opportunities and Helps to Dispel Myths of Army Service

Alyssa Salmon — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 14:56:00 GMT

At the New England Educator Forum, held at Gillette Stadium on October 3rd, educators from high schools across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and southern New Hampshire gathered to learn more about what the U.S. Army has to offer their students.

Meet your recruiter – Sgt. 1st Class Orlando Villanueva

Staff Sgt. Eric Johnson — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:21:00 GMT

Sgt. 1st Class Orlando Villanueva, a native of Aguado, Puerto Rico, serves as a station commander with the U.S. Army Recruiting Command in Northfield, New Jersey. Army senior leaders recently recognized Villanueva as a top station commander in USAREC.

Meet your recruiter – Staff Sgt. Indira Krager

Capt. Memory Burch — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:35:00 GMT

Persevere- to continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success.

Meet your recruiter- Sgt. 1st Class Mayra Rolon Rivera

Staff Sgt. Eric Johnson — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Sgt. 1st Class Mayra Rolon Rivera, a native of Puerto Rico, serves as a recruiter with the U.S. Army Recruiting Command in Albany, New York. USAREC leadership recently recognized her as one of the standout performers in the command.

Army recruiter partners with high schools to provide medical training, discuss opportunities

Sarah Zaler, Harrisburg U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion Public Affairs Specialist — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Normally if you hear, “is anyone here a medic?” it’s because someone needs medical attention. That wasn’t the case, though, when Rick Guinan visited an Army recruiting office one summer day and asked that very question.

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.

Spouse recognized for supporting USAREC families

Mikayla Mast — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:33:00 GMT

A U.S. Army Recruiting Command spouse was recognized for her work bringing installation resources to the command’s geographically dispersed families by being named Armed Forces Insurance USAREC Spouse of the Year.

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.