Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) News

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.

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 – 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 gives back to local communities

Devyn Guillebeaux — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:29:00 GMT

The Eagle Brigade conducted a community service project, in conjunction with Veterans Day this year, to support non-profit organizations in their local communities.

A second chance: continuing military service

Pentagon News — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:41:44 GMT

During a visit to his hometown of Bradenton, Florida, Maj. Gen. Kenneth Kamper, commanding general of the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, expected to meet with the mayor and talk to young JROTC students about Army opportunities. He got more than he bargained for though when he was approached by an Army veteran passionate about rejoining the Army.

Future Soldier’s uncle administers oath of enlistment, upholds family tradition

Pentagon News — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:23:00 GMT

A Future Soldier continued his family’s tradition of taking the oath of enlistment, administered by a family member.

Tampa Battalion Soldier killed in motorcycle accident

Pentagon News — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:01:00 GMT

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Army Recruiting Battalion Tampa was killed in a motorcycle accident in Winter Park, Florida, Feb. 22.

Military Recruiting is a Family Affair

Advertising and Public Affairs Office — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 20:59:00 GMT

For some, service in the Army is a family business. Family members serving simultaneously is not rare, although it’s less common for siblings to be part of the same organization and share a similar mission.

USAREC recognizes top NCOs, units, Best Warriors during Fort Knox ceremony

USAREC Public Affairs — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:04:00 GMT

Top individuals and units received recognition from U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s senior leaders during a ceremony here July 29.

Gators, community collect toys for Soldiers

Jason Schaap — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 19:22:00 GMT

It was the first week for collecting toys and Kristen Fry didn’t know what to expect when she walked into Dollar Tree. It was a rough year, 2020. People might not be able to give as much. She introduced herself to the manager.

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.