Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) News

USARD, MEB celebrate 250 years of excellence, tradition in D.C.

USARD PAO — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:16:14 GMT

U.S. Army Recruiting Division and Marketing Engagement Brigade Soldiers are slated to join thousands of other Soldiers from around the force during the Army’s 250th Birthday celebration in Washington, D.C., Saturday.

Army Strongmen Showcase Athleticism at National Championships

Sgt. 1st Class Scott J. Evans — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:18:00 GMT

In September, Soldier-Athletes of the U.S. Army tested their mettle against over 200 American athletes during the 2024 Strongman Corporation National Championships held at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina. These athletic competitions allow Soldiers to support the overall Army recruiting mission by conveying to the greater public that the Army is an institution where individuals can serve the nation while also excelling in their individual passions.

New AMSB Commander Has Deep Roots at Fort Knox

Sgt. 1st Class Scott Evans — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:49:00 GMT

On June 13, 2024, before a large audience of supportive friends and family, Lt. Col. Lyndsey Thompson took command of the U.S. Army Accessions Mission Support Battalion (AMSB) of the U.S. Army Marketing and Engagement Brigade at Flagg Field in Fort Knox, Kentucky. She succeeds Lt. Col. Heather Schmitt, who has led the ‘Workhorse’ Battalion with dedication and distinction for the last two years.

Army Soldiers secure spots in 2024 Olympics

Lauren Reho — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:55:00 GMT

Four Fort Moore Soldiers have secured spots in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, with two showcasing their expertise in both air rifle and smallbore and two demonstrating their precision in trap shooting.

Army Marksmanship Unit Hosts Army Wide Shooting Competition

Sgt. 1st Class Scott Evans — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:31:00 GMT

From March 10-16, 2024, the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU), in collaboration with U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, hosted over 230 competitors from across the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, National Guard, and the Air National Guard for the U.S. Small Arms Championships at Fort Moore, Georgia. The annual training event, commonly known as All Army allows Soldiers to test their mettle throughout the challenging, week-long competition in both rifle and pistol.

USAMU Soldier inducted into SEC Women's Legends Class of 2024

Hunter West — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:12:00 GMT

On March 8, 2024, Sgt. Alison Weisz, stood before the fans of her alma mater to receive the honor of being inducted into the Southeastern Conference Women’s Legends Class of 2024. With this recognition, Weisz, a Soldier in the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, joined a legacy of women who have competed and excelled at the highest level of their respective sports.

Meet Your Recruiter - Staff Sgt. Nathan Staskiewicz

Staff Sgt. Eric Johnson — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Staff Sgt. Nathan Staskiewicz, a native of Omaha, Nebraska, began his career or love of sports shooting on a 20-degree Nebraska winter morning after his parents took him to the shooting range at 6 a.m.

Army Mission Support Battalion helps Connect America with America's Army

Bevin McAdoo — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:25:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Mission Support Battalion brings the Army message to communities across the United States.

Unit program focuses on driving semitrailers

Bevin McAdoo — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:22:00 GMT

U.S. Army Mobile Exhibit Company Soldiers are preparing for the upcoming commercial driver's license course in October.

Tandem jumps connect America with America's Army

Jerry Merideth — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:59:00 GMT

The U.S. Army uses tandem jumps to raise awareness of Army opportunities by engaging gatekeepers in support of Army recruiting.

U.S. Army Marketing and Engagement Brigade Changes Command

Jerry Merideth — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:22:00 GMT

USAMEB welcomed new commander 7 July.

Army assets swarm Miami for annual air and sea show

Jerry Merideth — Mon, 23 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT

The Army invades Miami with a bevy of displays and demonstrations along South Beach for the 2022 Hyundai Air and Sea Show.

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.

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.

HRC enlisted leader gets behind-the-scenes look at unique recruiting assets

Victoria Bevin McAdoo — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:40:04 GMT

It was more than a glance at the Army’s efforts to attract tomorrow’s Soldiers, according to Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony McAdoo after exiting the Army Adventure Semi, dubbed “Operation Firebreaker.”

Marketing and Engagement Brigade engages social media influencers to reach America

Jerry Merideth — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:59:00 GMT

The world’s fittest man was covered with sweat and dust by the time he finished a one day visit to Fort Benning Georgia.

Virtual reality experience uses Army helicopters to save town from firestorm

Bevin McAdoo — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 14:41:33 GMT

The Army’s newest interactive exhibit, “Operation Firebreaker,” is travelling across the United States after making its initial debut at a New England Patriots game Nov. 14.

Virtual reality experience uses Army helicopters to save town from firestorm

Bevin McAdoo — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:45:03 GMT

The Army’s newest interactive exhibit, “Operation Firebreaker,” is travelling across the United States after making its initial debut at a New England Patriots game Nov. 14.

U.S. Army Soldier wins two Gold Medals, ‘Best Athlete of the Year’ at Rifle Competition in Poland

Maj. Michelle Lunato — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:08:21 GMT

2021 Olympian and U.S. Army Spc. Sagen Maddalena, a marksmanship instructor/competitive shooter with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, claimed two Gold Medals and the ‘Best Athlete of the Year’ title at the 2021 International Shooting Sports Federation’s President’s Cup in Wroclaw, Poland.

USAREC hosts pilot wellness workshop

Lara Poirrier — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:05:00 GMT

The U.S. Army recruiting command surgeon hosted the first iteration of a wellness workshop, which included events centered on mental health and resiliency.