Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) News

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.

Active Army and Reserve Soldiers pave the way for success

Mikie Perkins — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:25:23 GMT

The Albany Army Recruiting Battalion hosted a Recruiting and Reserve Partnership Council March 6, to assist recruiters in boosting Army Reserve enlistments and provide visibility to Reserve units around the east coast.

Father administers oath to son in Weisbaden

Connie Dickey — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:56:04 GMT

Retired Army Reserve Col. John Diaz administered the oath of enlistment to his son, Cameron Diaz, Feb. 22 at the Wiesbaden Recruiting Station on Hainerberg Kaserne.

Vermont recruiter reflects on Army career and 245 years of history

Ms. Mikie Perkins — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:33:12 GMT

When the first Continental Congress founded the Army in 1775, it was done to protect the original 13 colonies against invasion by the British. The U.S. Army continues to fight to protect Americans from aggressors 245 years later. It does so successfully because of Soldiers who are dedicated and determined to maintain the traditions and roles established all those years ago.

Barre, Vermont recruiter connects with online gamers

Mikie Perkins — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Famed novelist Jack London once said: “You can’t wait for inspiration; you have to go after it with a club,” and that’s exactly what one Soldier in the Burlington Recruiting Company is doing to recruit youth into the Army during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New York recruiter recovers from COVID-19

Ms. Mikie Perkins — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:17:45 GMT

It started with a fever March 25th.

Recruiting couple defines teamwork

Ms. Mikie Perkins — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 05:00:00 GMT

She’s known for being sweet and soft spoken. He speaks his mind and isn’t afraid to put himself out there. So what connects these two?

Recruiting mission continues despite little interruptions

Ms. Mikie Perkins — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:42:00 GMT

Army recruiters are most successful when they strike a solid work/life balance. However, during this coronavirus crisis, that balance is even more essential and challenging when Daddy’s home and the kids want to play.

STEM event showcases brilliant young minds, robotics, and potential of our future Army

Michaellyn Perkins — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 21:25:00 GMT

Some of the brightest high school minds in the New England area came together April 10-13, at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Ma, for the 2019 New England Robotics Championships. The event, which challenges students in a myriad of ways to include working together to accomplish something important, is why the organization, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology or FIRST, was created. It’s also why the Army was a proud sponsor of the event.

On Making the Next generation a More Informed Workforce

Jeff Somers — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Education and career decisions are not one-size-fits-all, yet many students emerge from their secondary schooling without a big picture view of their options.

USAREC providing assistance for Soldiers with deferred orders

USAREC Public Affairs — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s personnel office is actively working to assist recruiters adversely impacted by a recent temporary deferment of orders.

Two major commands sign memorandum of understanding

Michelle deGuzman-Watson — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 19:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Recruiting Command and U.S. Army Cadet Command signed a memorandum of understanding here Friday.

U.S. Army Recruiting Command recognizes top performers

USAREC Public Affairs — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:18:00 GMT

U.S. Army Recruiting Command recognized its top units and individuals during this week’s Annual Leaders Training Conference here.

Health professions scholarship program selects special operations recruiter

Michelle deGuzman-Watson — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 04:00:00 GMT

A U.S. Army special operations recruiter is hanging up his green beret after 13 years on active duty and picking up a stethoscope to become a doctor.