Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) News

Wilmington Bids Farewell: Army Recruiting Commander Leaves Lasting Impact on Southeastern North Carolina

Twana Atkinson — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Leadership of the Wilmington Recruiting Company changed hands during a relinquishment of command ceremony, as Cpt. Lance Arthur formally relinquished authority to Cpt. Alexis Ferguson, marking the next chapter for the unit responsible for Army recruiting operations across southeastern North Carolina.

2nd Brigade Concludes Immersive Educators Tour at Fort Carson

Tim Bundick — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army’s 2nd Recruiting Brigade recently wrapped up a highly successful Educators Tour (even though is snowed in May), hosting a diverse group of education professionals at Fort Carson, Colorado, from May 5-8, 2026.

Electric Dreams: How a Florida High School Racing Team Is Charging Into the Future — With a Little Help From the Army

Will Skelton — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:45:00 GMT

Electric Dreams: How a Florida High School Racing Team Is Charging Into the Future — With a Little Help From the Army

Father Enlists Son at Same Station Where His Own Army Journey Began

Will Skelton — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:45:00 GMT

Father Enlists Son at Same Station Where His Own Army Journey Began

2nd Brigade Recognizes Excellence in 1st Quarter Awards Board

Tim Bundick — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT

The 2nd Recruiting Brigade is proud to announce the winners of the 1st Quarter, Fiscal Year 2026 awards board.

Empowering Army Recruiters: ASA-M&RA Visits Atlanta Recruiting Battalion

Charles Gilbert - Atlanta Bn APA — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A High-Impact Visit to Strengthen Recruiting Operations

Army and Academia Forge New Pathways at Florida Symposium

Tim Bundick — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Florida Career Pathways Symposium

2nd Brigade Dominates at National Recruiting Awards, Sets Bar for FY26

Tim Bundick — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Last week, the Army's finest recruiters gathered at a prestigious national recognition ceremony to honor the best of the best.

More than 60 future Soldiers take enlistment oath at U.S. Army Special Operations Museum

Twana Atkinson — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

More than 60 men and women raised their right hands and took the oath of enlistment Saturday, Aug. 16, during a ceremony at the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum. The enlistees, who represent communities across North Carolina, were sworn in by Lt. Gen. Gregory Anderson, commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg.

2nd Recruiting Brigade Welcomes New Commander

Tim Bundick — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT

2nd Recruiting Brigade change of command.

Meet Your Recruiter - Staff Sgt. Fredrick Jenkins

Hunter West — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:00:55 GMT

Staff Sgt. Fredrick Jenkins, a Montgomery, Alabama native, serves as a Recruiter at the Fort Payne Army Recruiting Station in Fort Payne, Alabama. He was recently recognized by the U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership as one of the standout performers in the command.

Army Brings Recruit One Step Closer To Fulfilling Dream

Marenzo Domingo — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:26:00 GMT

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.

Selma Man Overcomes the Odds to Join the U.S. Army

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Inez Hammon — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:29:00 GMT

Defying the odds and the passage of time, a 39-year-old has enlisted in the U.S. Army, achieving a dream that was nearly two decades in the making.

Lt. Col. Michael Norton, First Recruiting Battalion Commander to Receive the Gold Recruiting Badge

2nd Lt. Reynaldo Rodriquez Jr, Advertising & Public Affairs — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:35:00 GMT

We are thrilled to announce an achievement within our ranks as Lt. Col. Michael D. Norton, Commander, Miami Recruiting Battalion, became the ﬁrst battalion commander in U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s history to be awarded the prestigious Army Gold Recruiter Badge.

U.S. Army ‘Super Recruiter’ Enlist 70 Americans in Only 18 Months, Pentagon Recognizes

Jonathan Holloway — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:27:00 GMT

Answering that call in fervent fashion is U.S. Army Recruiter, Staff Sgt. Joseph Smith, currently achieving historic feats of high order, that seem to address serious concerns of senior Pentagon Officials today.

Meet your recruiter – Sgt. 1st Class Shane Burroughs

Staff Sgt. Eric Johnson — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:20:00 GMT

Sgt. 1st Class Shane Burroughs, a native of Spring Lake, North Carolina, serves as a recruiter with the Saint Thomas recruiting station in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. Burroughs was recently selected as the U.S. Army Regular Army Recruiter of the Year.

Meet your recruiter – Master Sgt. Nelson H. Arroyo

Staff Sgt. Eric Johnson — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:45:00 GMT

Master Sgt. Nelson H. Arroyo, a native of Orlando, Florida serves as a recruiter with the U.S. Army Recruiting Command in Brandon, Florida.

2nd Recruiting Brigade welcomes new commander

Devyn Guillebeaux — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:30:00 GMT

Col. James Welch relinquished his duties as commander of the 2nd Recruiting Brigade to Col. Sherdrick Rankin, during a ceremony July 20 at the Davidson Center, U.S. Space & Rocket Center here.

Army Veteran Helps Recruiting Efforts in Lafayette

Jennifer Villaume — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:30:00 GMT

Army Veteran Helps Recruiting Efforts in Lafayette

Tactical Games displays Army Skills

By Jennifer Villaume, Baton Rouge Recruiting Battalion — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:24:00 GMT

The Tactical Games, held in Meridian MS, was tackled by our Battalion leadership and two members of a Special Operations team in February.