Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) News

6th Recruiting Brigade’s Elite: Top Five Recruiters Honored at Conmy Hall

Ashley Lopez — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Honoring the "Top Five" The 6th Recruiting Brigade proudly recognizes the following Soldiers for their dedication and record-breaking achievements in FY25 (Photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald Holman, USARD PAO): Staff Sgt. Gage Smith – Portland Battalion (Wahiawa, HI) Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Altamirano – Southern California Battalion (El Centro, CA) Sgt. 1st Class Mcrey Formoso – Portland Battalion (Wahiawa, HI) Staff Sgt. Carlos Molano – Southern California Battalion (Menifee, CA) Staff Sgt. Gyres Fouelefack – Central California Battalion (San Jose East, CA)

U.S. Army Recruiting Division welcomes first commanding general, command sergeant major

Madelyn West and Christina Bhatti — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:16:00 GMT

Brig. Gen. Sara Dudley alongside Command Sgt. Maj. Danny Basham assumed command and responsibility of U.S. Army Recruiting Division in a ceremony at Waybur Theater, Fort Knox, Kentucky today.

Free college course available to students through Army’s Enlisted Training Corps Pilot Program at Ivy Tech Community College

Shatara Riis — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:55:00 GMT

Lieutenant Gen. Johnny Davis, U.S. Army Recruiting Command commanding general, Brig. Gen. Justin Mann, Indiana National Guard director of the joint staff, and Dr. Marty Pollio, Ivy Tech Community College president, marked the start of the Army program by penning their signatures to a partnership agreement designed to introduce two-year community college students to pathways for military and public service.

USAREC welcomes incoming DCG and first CCWO to the Recruiting Enterprise

Madison Bonzo — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:42:29 GMT

U.S. Army Recruiting Command celebrated a significant milestone in the transformation of the Army recruiting enterprise with a welcome ceremony for the incoming Deputy Commanding General and Command Chief Warrant Officer on July 15, 2025.

Cracking the Mold- Soldier becomes first family member to serve.

Shauna Clark — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:05:00 GMT

In the small town of Hoopestown, IL, the choices of a future are limited to farming, sports or moving away. Sgt. 1st Class David Staples, a Recruiter with San Marcos Recruiting Company, San Marcos, TX was raised in poverty and realized leaving this community of 2,000 was the key to his success.

Golden Knights and 3rd Recruiting Brigade take community outreach activities to new heights

Keri Anne Smialek — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:19:06 GMT

The U.S. Army’s 3rd Recruiting Brigade enlisted the help of the U.S. Army Parachute Team—the legendary Golden Knights—for a high-visibility tandem skydiving camp in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, last week.

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.

Got college credits? The Army will pay you for them

Capt. Memory Burch — Wed, 21 May 2025 18:00:43 GMT

As graduation caps fly and students celebrate their academic milestones this season, now is the time to decide the next chapter. The Army offers bonuses for individuals who have college credit. Why not receive a monetary reward for all your hard work?

Duty Station of Choice puts you in control

Capt Memory Burch — Thu, 08 May 2025 14:10:19 GMT

For those considering joining the U.S. Army, the question often arises: Where will I be stationed for my first assignment? What if you could select your first location, allowing you to choose where your Army journey begins?

More than music: a career as an Army Musician

Capt. Memory Burch — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:54:33 GMT

Picture yourself center stage of a sold-out performance playing the instrument you love. Years of hard work and now all your dreams have come true, you are a successful musician playing for audiences around the world.

Civilian Acquired Skills Program: turning experience into enlistment advantage

Capt. Memory Burch — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:11:00 GMT

In an ongoing effort to modernize its workforce and address critical occupational needs, the U.S. Army has updated its Civilian Acquired Skills Program. The ACASP is designed for individuals who already possess key job skills and certifications acquired through civilian education, training or work experience. The program allows qualified applicants to apply their expertise directly to specific Army career fields, enabling them to bypass portions of initial training and begin their military careers at a more advanced level.

Be something larger than yourself by serving your country

Christina M. Bhatti — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Sgt. 1st Class Sudeep Khadka grew up with dreams of being a Soldier. Born in Kathmandu, Nepal, Khadka said he lived near Nepalese army bases in the city and just knew he wanted to be a part of something larger than himself.

Commanding general of Army Recruiting receives third star

Shatara Riis — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:22:00 GMT

Maj. Gen. Johnny Davis, U.S. Army Recruiting Command commanding general, received his call to service in the garden of his grandfather – a World War II veteran. More than three decades ago, conversations with his granddad brought Davis to this pivotal moment today, receiving his third star.

Top 32 Recruiters recognized at Washington ceremony

Sgt. 1st Class Eric Johnson — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Sergeant Major of the Army Michael R. Wiemer hosted U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s Top Performing Recruiters for Fiscal Year 2024 in a ceremony Dec. 4, in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon.

USAMU’s SFC Ryan Franks Clinches Back-to-Back Titles at the Interservice Pistol Championship

Master Sgt. Kulani Lakanaria — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Franks, an Instructor/shooter assigned as a Service Pistol Team Chief assigned to the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU), has achieved an impressive feat by winning the 2024 Interservice Pistol Championship not once, but twice in a row.

First cohort of talent acquisition technicians graduate, ready to hit the ground running

Hunter West — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:39:00 GMT

Twenty-five warrant officers completed the Talent Acquisition Course today to become Talent Acquisition Technicians, the Army’s newest Military Occupational Specialty, 420T. The graduation marked the end of a journey, which started in March.

U.S. Army Parachute Team tandem instructor dies in non-duty related jump

U.S. Army Recruiting Command Public Affairs Office — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:30:00 GMT

On June 12, 2024, Sgt. 1st Class Dominic Perry, a member of the U.S. Army Parachute Team succumbed to injuries he sustained during a non-duty related parachute jump while participating in a civilian-sponsored Canopy Piloting competition in Whiteville, Tenn.

Maddalena shoots for gold

Capt. Memory Burch — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:06:00 GMT

Team USA’s Sgt. Sagen Maddalena not only won the gold medal and 2023 Pan American Games Champion title in the 10m Air Rifle, but she also set the new Pan American Games finals record with a score of 249.5, Oct. 22.

Craig Morgan enlists in U.S. Army Reserve

Pentagon News — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Army veteran Craig Morgan surprised the sold-out audience at the Grand Ole Opry by enlisting and being sworn into the U.S. Army Reserve during the live show on Saturday, July 29.

USMEPCOM Expands Applicant Guest Policy to include National Guard and Reserve Applicants

Pentagon News — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:38:49 GMT

Beginning July 31, National Guard and Reserve component applicants will be authorized two guests to attend the Oath of Enlistment.