Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) News

Staff Sgt. Artyom Solodovnikov named 3rd Brigade "Recruiter of the Year"

Keri Anne Smialek — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:38:00 GMT

Staff Sgt. Artyom Solodovnikov was named the top Regular Army Recruiting NCO of 2025 following a multi-day competition at 3rd Bridgade headquarters, Fort Knox, Ky.

Soldier, Scholar, Shepherd: 1st Sgt. Justin Loyd Named USARD 3rd Brigade’s “First Sergeant of the Year”

Keri Anne Smialek — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:54:00 GMT

U. S. Army 1st Sgt. Justin Loyd wins 2025 "First Sergeant of the Year" competition for 3rd Recruiting Brigade

Sgt. 1st Class Mark Moore named 3rd Brigade Station Commander of the Year

Keri Anne Smialek — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:01:00 GMT

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Mark Moore from the Cleveland Recruiting Battalion named 2025 3rd Recruiting Brigade Station Commander of the Year

Golden Knights and 3rd Recruiting Brigade take community outreach activities to new heights

Keri Anne Smialek — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:19:06 GMT

The U.S. Army’s 3rd Recruiting Brigade enlisted the help of the U.S. Army Parachute Team—the legendary Golden Knights—for a high-visibility tandem skydiving camp in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, last week.

Hitting the ground running: WCAP Athletes inspire on their visit to Michigan

Alexia Gaines — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:52:25 GMT

WCAP Soldiers and Olympic hopefuls visit Michigan area high school athletes.

From Service to Shield: New Partnership Paves Career Pathways for Veterans

Alexia Gaines — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:41:00 GMT

Kent County Sheriff's Office in Michigan gives Army Veterans priority hiring preference through an agreement with the United States Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

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.

3rd Recruiting Brigade Announces Annual Award Winners

Keri Anne Smialek — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:20:00 GMT

3rd Recruiting Brigade Announces Annual Award Winners

3rd Recruiting Brigade Welcomes New Senior Enlisted Leader

Keri Anne Smialek — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:15:00 GMT

3rd Recruiting Brigade Changes Responsibility

Faith Heals: 3rd BDE recognizes Suicide Prevention Month with a Prayer Breakfast

Keri Anne Smialek — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:13:00 GMT

3rd BDE recognizes Suicide Prevention Month with a Prayer Breakfast

3rd Recruiting Brigade Change of Command

Keri Anne Smialek — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:22:00 GMT

Col. Whitney Jensen accepted command of the United States Army’s 3rd Recruiting Brigade in a ceremony held at the George S. Patton Memorial Museum on Friday, July 19, 2024.

Great Lakes Recruiting Battalion Changes Command

Alexia Gaines — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:17:00 GMT

Lt. Col. Robert Heffner, Great Lakes Recruiting Battalion outgoing commander, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Quentin McCart, incoming battalion commander, during a change of command ceremony held May 23, in Lansing.

Meet your recruiter - Sgt. 1st Class Brooke Millsaps

Sgt. 1st Class Eric Johnson — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Sgt. 1st Class Brooke Millsaps, a native of Dardanelle, Arkansas, serves as a recruiter with the Columbus Recruiting Battalion in Mason, Ohio. She was recently recognized by the leadership of USAREC as one of the standout performers in the command.

The Station Commander Quarterly Lead Development is Back!

Amber Brooks — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:21:00 GMT

The Minneapolis Battalion held its first post-COVID Station Commander Quarterly Lead Development (SCQLD) training Jan. 16-19, 2024 at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Soldier develops referral ribbon initiative to help Army meet recruiting goals

Lauren Reho — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:31:00 GMT

Soldiers Army-wide earn rewards and recognition for referring new recruits – thanks to the personal mission of one of their own. The mastermind behind the U.S. Army Recruiting Ribbon, Master Sgt. Andra Bellamy of the Cleveland Recruiting Battalion Operations, said this initiative was a crucial step in the Soldier Referral Program.

Army Recruiting Soldiers Deliver Holiday Cheer

Tim Benson — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Soldiers of the Minneapolis Army Recruiting Battalion and volunteers from the American Red Cross - Twin Cities area, gathered with residents and families of the Minneapolis Veterans' Home on December 15, 2023.

Indiana High School Salute to Veterans

Keri Anne Smialek — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:24:00 GMT

3rd Recruiting Brigade personnel support a Community Veteran's Day recognition event at Corydon High School in Indiana.

Meet Your Recruiter - Master Sgt. Nelson H. Arroyo

Staff Sgt. Eric Johnson — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:51:00 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. He was recently recognized by the leadership of USAREC as one of the standout performers in the command.

Meet your recruiter- Sgt. 1st Class Keira Lowe

Capt. Memory Burch — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Sgt. 1st Class Kiera Lowe, a native of Kissimmee, Florida, was recently selected as a top 13 station commander for Louisville East Recruiting station for the second year in a row.

Football Spectator to Future Soldier

Zane Ecklund — Tue, 09 May 2023 14:08:00 GMT

Jaylin Knox, of Ames, Iowa took a Lambeau Leap into the United States Army after witnessing Maj. Gen. Johnny K. Davis, Commanding General, United States Recruiting Command and Fort Knox administer a swearing-in and reenlistment for future Soldiers, and Army Reserve Soldiers during halftime of a Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams game in December 2022.