Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) News

U.S. Army Fitness Challenge Energizes Battalion Area High Schools

Rich Beckett — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 21:45:00 GMT

Over two weeks of high-energy teamwork, mentorship, and competition, the U.S. Army Fitness Challenge reached more than 1,800 students across six Kansas City Battalion area high schools. Organized by the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion – Kansas City, the events emphasized discipline, leadership, and service while generating over 600 age-qualified leads and multiple follow-up appointments.

U.S. Army Taps Into Kansas City’s Growing STEM Ecosystem

Richard Beckett — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:00:00 GMT

As Kansas City rises to national prominence as a designated “Tech Hub,” the Kansas City Recruiting Battalion is building meaningful connections with students, educators, and innovators across the region through a dynamic series of STEM-focused outreach efforts.

Service Members Celebrate Commitment In Joint Reenlistment Ceremony

Richard Beckett — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:39:00 GMT

Service members from across the U.S. Armed Forces confirmed their commitment to the nation in a joint-service reenlistment ceremony held at the Kansas Speedway, just hours before the start of the Hollywood 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. The ceremony featured soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, representing the unity and shared mission of the U.S. military.

Kansas City Chiefs Honor Military at Training Camp, Strengthening Partnership with Army Recruiting Battalion

Richard Beckett — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 18:18:00 GMT

The Kansas City Chiefs showed their unwavering support for the military on Thursday, hosting Military Appreciation Day at their training camp on the campus of Missouri Western University. This annual event has become a cornerstone of the Chiefs' community engagement, highlighting their enduring partnership with the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion, Kansas City.

Kansas City Recruiting Battalion Launches Focused Q4 Surge with Ten Key Events

Richard Beckett — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:31:00 GMT

The Kansas City Recruiting Battalion will close the books on the first month of the fourth quarter surge this week after featuring Army recruiting exhibits and personnel at the O’Fallon Freedom Festival and the Wings Over Whiteman Airshow during July. Currently, the battalion is featuring a large recruiting exhibit in Springfield, Missouri, at the Ozark Empire Fair, which began on July 25th and runs through Saturday, August 3rd.

U.S. Army Sponsors Successful UFL High School Football Clinics at Missouri Baptist University

Richard Beckett — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:42:00 GMT

The U.S. Army sponsored two high school football clinics at Missouri Baptist University on July 12th and 13th, providing local athletes with a unique opportunity to hone their skills under the guidance of professional players and executives from the United Football League (UFL).

U.S. Army Introduces "The Impossible Kick" to Boost Recruitment

Richard Beckett — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:11:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Recruiting Command recently launched "The Impossible Kick," an innovative initiative aimed at engaging potential recruits and influencers. This dynamic approach integrates an exciting and interactive element into major events like the United Football League Championship, targeting the Gen Z audience to raise awareness and interest.

Kansas City Recruiting Battalion participates in St. Louis Marathon Relay

Richard Beckett — Fri, 17 May 2024 15:24:00 GMT

Led by Lt. Col. Crystal Jones, Commander of the Kansas City Recruiting Battalion, a group comprising battalion Soldiers, Future Soldiers, and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps members joined the Greater St. Louis Marathon Relay on April 27.

Kansas City Battalion NCO responds to motorcycle accident

Pentagon News — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:09:00 GMT

While heading home recently on a busy highway just south of St. Louis, a recruiting NCO came upon an accident scene that tested his resolve as a Soldier and Army medic.

A fulfilling experience

Brian Hill — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:02:00 GMT

One Soldier explains why she enjoys recruiting for the Army.

Kansas City Army Recruiting Battalion hosted virtual 10k

Pentagon News — Mon, 18 May 2020 21:06:00 GMT

There were no aid stations and no trophies were presented; however, the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion Kansas City found a way to capture road racing’s “community essence” by hosting a virtual 10K April 17.

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.