Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) News

Medical Recruiting Brigade Chaplain Recruiting Division Chief promoted to Colonel

Hunter Sage West — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:38:00 GMT

U.S. Army Chaplain Renee Kiel, Chief of Chaplain Recruiting Division for the Medical Recruiting Brigade, was promoted from the rank of lieutenant colonel to colonel.

MRB hosts 2023 Army Medicine Experience

Hunter West — Tue, 09 May 2023 14:17:00 GMT

Col. Katrina Walters, Commander of the U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade, recently hosted the Army Medicine Experience in San Antonio. The tour showcased all aspects of Army Healthcare to cultivate key stakeholders and community partner relationships.

Army dentist chose service for education, opportunity and brotherhood

John Wollaston — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Maj. Adam Bennett chose Army service as a way to pay for dental school, but through service, he also gained opportunities and a formed a brotherhood.

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.

Army offering incentives to medical specialties

USAREC Public Affairs — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 21:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Army is looking for motivated health professionals and has added eight medical specialties to the list of part-time careers eligible for $25,000-$75,000 in bonuses per year.

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.

PAINWeek 2018

DoD News — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 13:17:17 GMT

Soldiers and DA civilians from the 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion advocating the benefits and opportunities of a career in Army Medicine at PAINWeek 2018 in Las Vegas, Nev.

USAREC Office of the Command Psychologist receives Uhlaner Award for Excellence

Andrew Lynch — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 23:00:00 GMT

The Office of the Command Psychologist (OCP), United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) received the Society of Military Psychology’s Julius E. Uhlaner Award on Friday for their initiative to improve the effectiveness of the assessment for Soldiers being considered for or assigned to recruiting duty.

American Psychological Association 2018

Andrew Lynch — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 23:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army medical recruiters and subject matter experts communicated the benefits and opportunities of careers in Army Medicine at the American Psychological Association 2018 Convention held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California on August 9.

6th MRBn conducts Change of Command Ceremony

Andrew Lynch — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Lt. Col. Matthew J. Mapes handed over command of the 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion to Lt. Col. Kenneth C. Lutz in a ceremony held Thursday at the Hampton Inn.

U.S. Army partners with Centura Health

Andrew Lynch — Tue, 22 May 2018 16:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army and Centura Health signed a partnership agreement on May 22 as part of the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program. The 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion Commander, Lt. Col. Matthew Mapes, and Amy King, senior vice president and chief people manager, Centura Health, signed the memorandum of agreement during a ceremony at St. Anthony Hospital attended by Soldiers from the Aurora Medical Recruiting Station and Centura Health employees.

Essentials of Emergency Medicine 2018

Andrew Lynch — Tue, 15 May 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Brig. Gen. Joe Heck, Deputy Joint Staff Surgeon and Director, Reserve Readiness, and members of the 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion explained the benefits and opportunities of a career in Army Medicine to attendees of the Essentials of Emergency Medicine workshop at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. on 15 May.

Los Angeles Medical Recruiting Company conducts Change of Command Ceremony

Andrew Lynch — Fri, 11 May 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Capt. David O'Hea took command of the Los Angeles Medical Recruiting Company on 11 May in a Change of Command Ceremony on the USS Iowa at the Port of Los Angeles. Lt. Col. Matthew Mapes, 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion commander, presided over the ceremony to transfer command from the outgoing commander, Capt. Shawn Linhares to O'Hea.

Trauma, Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery 2018

Andrew Lynch — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 16:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army health care recruiters explained the benefits of a career in Army Medicine to attendees of the Trauma, Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery Conference at Caesars Palace on 10 April in Las Vegas, Nev. Soldiers and Army Civilians from the 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion and Las Vegas and Aurora Medical Recruiting Stations were on hand to discuss the Army's more than 80 medical specialties for both active duty and reserve opportunities.

Phoenix Medical Recruiting Station participates in Stop the Bleed Events

Andrew Lynch — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s Phoenix Medical Recruiting Station, along with regional medical professionals, trained local residents in Stop the Bleed events held here on March 31.

USAREC DCG visits Phoenix Medical Recruiting Station

Andrew Lynch — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 16:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army Recruiting Command's Deputy Commanding General of Operations, Brigadier General Kevin Vereen's visited the Phoenix Medical Recruiting Station in Phoenix, Ariz. for the unit's situational awareness brief. Joining the DCG-O to discuss the medical recruiting mission were 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Mapes, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, Dr. Randy Groth, and Community Partners.