Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) News

Summer Kick-Off Future Soldier Swear In With Medal of Honor Recipient David Bellavia

Grace Douglas — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 21:00:00 GMT

More than 140 Future Soldiers, supporting family members and community partners gathered in Virginia Beach, VA., for a Summer Kick-Off Future Soldier event with Medal of Honor recipient, Retired Staff Sgt. David Bellavia, on June 24.

Richmond Recruiting Battalion hosts first Virtual STEM Tour

Carrie Poore — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:57:38 GMT

A virtual STEM Career Exploration Event, featuring Army units across Virginia, successfully educated Richmond-area students and school administrators on careers in the U.S. Army.

Two Titles, One Mission: Coach & Army Capt. Carl Little

Kimbreli Flournoy — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Capt. Carl Little has been in the U.S. Army for 21 years, but his career has taken a path most would not expect of a Soldier. For six years of his Army career, Little has served as a basketball coach. That's right, basketball.

Hooked: How one Army recruiter inspires others through fishing

Emily Peacock — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:43:10 GMT

In 2018, while serving as an Army recruiter in Tampa, Florida, Davis was encouraged to apply for the Army Bass Anglers team. Accompanied by his trusted Pomeranian, Fox, Davis cruises up and down Virginia and North Carolina in pursuit of calm waters and the perfect catch.

Future Soldier overcomes loss, completes 10-year enlistment journey

Emily Peacok — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 01:00:00 GMT

Joining the U.S. Army has always been Christopher Henley’s dream. Both his grandfathers and sister served, he was in shape and he had always wanted to be a part of something bigger than himself. In 2019, Henley returned to his local Army recruiting station to continue on his enlistment journey.

Students have out of this world Army Enlistment

Emily Peacock — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:26:00 GMT

Richmond Recruiting Battalion future Soldiers joined high school students from across the U.S. in the first nationwide oath of enlistment ceremony that was, quite literally, out of this world Feb. 26. The Richmond Recruiting Battalion alone welcomed nearly 30 future Soldiers, with virtual swear ins at Princeton Senior High School in Princeton, W.Va. and Prince George High School in Richmond, Va.

Future Soldiers start Army career with a hole-in-one

Emily Peacock, U.S. Army Recruiting Richmond Public Affairs — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 19:00:00 GMT

For young men and woman who choose to join the U.S. Army, their first steps as Soldiers usually take place at a Military Entrance Processing Station with only a few family members there to congratulate them on their decision to serve. A simple ceremony that only lasts about a minute, resulting in the lifetime title of Army Soldier.

Winter soldiers, united by family and service

Emily Peacock — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 18:19:00 GMT

Meet Michael Winter, a future Army Soldier “I’m here to join the Army Reserve,” Michael Winter said proudly. “It aligns with what I want to do, where, in the near future, I can be successful and provide for my family.” While some future Soldiers travel to MEPS with only their recruiter to guide them, Michael Winter arrived to Beckley with his biggest fan, Army recruiter and father, Master Sgt. Timothy Winter.

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.