Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) News

Army Warrior Fitness Team athletes engage students in Miami

Jerry Merideth — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:01:00 GMT

The Army Warrior Fitness team visited Miami Jackson Senior High School, Jan. 13, as the U.S. Army gears up to take the stage at the annual Wodapolozza CrossFit Festival.

Astronaut applicant, CrossFit Warrior credits many women for success

Jason Schaap — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:48:00 GMT

The sky is not the limit for Maj. Allison Brager. The word “limit” is not really part of her vocabulary, and the sky is something she’s been waiting to blast through since she was 7 years old.

From America’s Strongest Woman to new world record

Sgt. 1st Class Reshema Sherlock — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:58:00 GMT

Army Staff Sgt. Gabriele Burgholzer crushed the world women’s middleweight record in the Mouser Block, hefting a metal box filled with 194 pounds of cast iron plates over her head during the Mammoth Strength Challenge on Jan. 23 in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

USAREC seeking Soldiers for new ‘Talent,’ eSports, Warrior Fitness, teams

Pentagon News — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 15:35:00 GMT

A search is underway to form The U.S. Army’s Got Talent Team, a new recruiting outreach program, as well as new members to join two other USAREC marquee programs, The U.S. Army eSports Team and the U.S. Army Warrior Fitness Team.

U.S. Army Warrior Fitness Team comes out on top at Heart of America

U.S. Army Mission Support Battalion Public Affairs — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:57:00 GMT

The Army Warrior Fitness Team brought home one event win and four second-place finishes at the Heart of America team competition here Sept. 25-27.

Warrior Fitness Team finishes strong at first competition since COVID-19

Shauna Clark — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Soldiers from the Army Warrior Fitness Team captured top honors at the Top of the Box Fitness Competition held here Aug. 28-30.

U.S. Army Warrior Fitness Team goes virtual

USAREC Public Affairs — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:59:44 GMT

With the majority of physical fitness centers closed across America, the U.S. Army Warrior Fitness Team is bringing its fitness knowledge to the digital space. The team has expanded its virtual outreach to help people maintain a healthy lifestyle while adhering to social distancing requirements.

Army neuroscientist tests skills, training on COVID frontlines in NYC

Shauna Clark — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 07:09:00 GMT

An Army neuroscientist and Mission Support Battalion Soldier is working at the front lines of the COVID-19 response efforts in New York City. Capt. Allison Brager, member of the U.S. Army Warrior Fitness Team, has temporarily been assigned to serve with a team of medical professionals at the Army’s field hospital at the Javits Center.

Army neuroscientist unravels connection between the brain and physical performance

Jerry Merideth — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:45:00 GMT

For Capt. Allison Brager, working as an Army astronaut on the International Space Station could be the next step in a series of personal and professional accomplishments, including Army neuroscientist, masters level cross-fit competitor, champion pole vaulter and author.

Putting in sweat: Soldier gives all to make fitness team

Devon L. Suits — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 17:09:00 GMT

Sgt. 1st Class Carlos Zayas wiped the sweat off his brow as he glared at the box on the floor in front of him. Listening to the loud music that echoed throughout the gym, Zayas took a deep breath as he anticipated his next set of exercises.

Soldiers vie in survival of the fittest at 2019 CrossFit Games

Devon L. Suits — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 04:00:00 GMT

The sound of cheering carried across the Alliant Energy Center as the top athletes from over 100 countries took the field Thursday during the 2019 CrossFit Games opening ceremony.

Blood, sweat and heart: Army officer stamps his ticket to CrossFit Games

Devon L. Suits — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 04:00:00 GMT

After placing fifth at the Rogue Invitational in Columbus, Ohio, an armor officer and member of the Army Warrior Fitness Team has stamped his ticket to the CrossFit Games starting Thursday in Madison, Wisconsin.

New Army fitness team showcases Soldier capabilities at competition debut

Michelle deGuzman-Watson — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army’s new Warrior Fitness Team made quite an impression during the largest multi-sports event in the world held here over the weekend.

Army Recruiting selects athletes for new competitive Warrior Fitness Team

USAREC Public Affairs — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Fifteen Soldier-athletes will be the first members of the new Warrior Fitness Team, the latest addition to the line-up of outreach programs developed to support the U.S. Army’s recruiting effort.

USAREC to host tryouts for new fitness team

USAREC Public Affairs — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 21:24:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s search for the Army’s fittest Soldiers is underway and tryouts for the U.S. Army Warrior Fitness team will be held on Feb 8-10 here.

Fitness warriors wanted: Army establishing competitive team

Michelle deGuzman-Watson — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 16:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Recruiting Command is seeking more than just Future Soldiers these days. As part of the Army’s recent accessions overhaul, USAREC is recruiting current Soldiers who are elite athletes to become part of the new U.S. Army Warrior Fitness team.