Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) News

Built on relationships: Greenville company welcomes new commander

Twana Atkinson, Raleigh Battalion APA — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Capt. Derek Grant assumed command of Greenville Company during a traditional military assumption of command ceremony June 2.

The Expanding Impact of the U.S. Army Experience

Christine Montagnese — Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Rows of yellow school buses filled the parking lots of Sadowski Field as the booming echoes of drill sergeants resonated in the air. Mixed with the exhausted but determined breathing of high school athletes, the familiar sound of military discipline reverberated as students pushed past their limits and navigated an Army obstacle course.

Miami Beach Hosts Hyundai Air & Sea Show, Spotlighting U.S. Military Service and Readiness

Tim Bundick — Wed, 27 May 2026 07:50:00 GMT

Thousands of visitors lined the shoreline Memorial Day weekend as service members from all six branches of the U.S. military took center stage during the Hyundai Air & Sea Show, held May 23–24, 2026. The free, two day event blended high energy aerial demonstrations, sea and land displays, and hands on exhibits designed to connect the public with the people, technology and capabilities of today’s armed forces.

Wilmington Bids Farewell: Army Recruiting Commander Leaves Lasting Impact on Southeastern North Carolina

Twana Atkinson — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Leadership of the Wilmington Recruiting Company changed hands during a relinquishment of command ceremony, as Cpt. Lance Arthur formally relinquished authority to Cpt. Alexis Ferguson, marking the next chapter for the unit responsible for Army recruiting operations across southeastern North Carolina.

2nd Brigade Concludes Immersive Educators Tour at Fort Carson

Tim Bundick — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army’s 2nd Recruiting Brigade recently wrapped up a highly successful Educators Tour (even though is snowed in May), hosting a diverse group of education professionals at Fort Carson, Colorado, from May 5-8, 2026.

Glendale honors the next generation of heroes at 2026 Military Induction Ceremony

Jaison Bloom — Mon, 11 May 2026 08:15:00 GMT

The bright lights of Desert Diamond Arena shone on a new class of recruits as Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers and the Mayor’s Military Mission hosted the annual Military Induction Ceremony. This is a grand, community-wide "sending off" for the Valley’s bravest sons and daughters before they march toward the horizon of basic training.

Full circle in service: A legacy in uniform continues as father, son serve together in Recruiting

Staff Sgt. Gerald Holman Public Affairs — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:16:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College hosted a graduation and promotion ceremony April 16, recognizing the achievements of the Army’s newest Recruiters. This graduation showcased legacy, leadership and generational service within the Army.

USAREC Senior Enlisted Leaders Change as Command Takes on Initial Training Mission

Col. Ellis Gales — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:10:00 GMT

FORT KNOX, Kentucky – U.S. Army Recruiting Command bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Shade Munday and welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Wilson during a ceremony April 17.

USAREC talks new strategy at its spring leader forum

Col. Ellis Gales — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:43:23 GMT

For the first time since the command’s activation ceremony as 3-star headquarters, U.S. Army Recruiting Command hosted leaders responsible for marketing, recruiting and training America’s best at the General George Patton Museum of Leadership April 16.

Electric Dreams: How a Florida High School Racing Team Is Charging Into the Future — With a Little Help From the Army

Will Skelton — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:45:00 GMT

Electric Dreams: How a Florida High School Racing Team Is Charging Into the Future — With a Little Help From the Army

Father Enlists Son at Same Station Where His Own Army Journey Began

Will Skelton — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:45:00 GMT

Father Enlists Son at Same Station Where His Own Army Journey Began

Golden Knights Take Arizona Educators and Leaders to New Heights

Jaison Bloom — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:07:00 GMT

While the desert heat shimmered over Marana, the real excitement was falling through the skies. For three days, the U.S. Army Golden Knights hosted their first tandem camp in the Grand Canyon State.

Guardians of the Bedrock: When History Met the Mission in Kansas City

Richard "Rich" Beckett — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:23:00 GMT

The tarmac at Kansas City International Airport is usually a place of practiced routine, a landscape of humming engines and choreographed ground crews. But on March 2, 2026, the routine gave way to reverence as the “Freedom Plane” taxied to a halt. Inside the fuselage sat the "Documents That Forged a Nation"—original founding-era artifacts traveling under the watchful eye of the National Archives.

Empowering Army Recruiters: ASA-M&RA Visits Atlanta Recruiting Battalion

Charles Gilbert - Atlanta Bn APA — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A High-Impact Visit to Strengthen Recruiting Operations

Army and Academia Forge New Pathways at Florida Symposium

Tim Bundick — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Florida Career Pathways Symposium

2nd Brigade Dominates at National Recruiting Awards, Sets Bar for FY26

Tim Bundick — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Last week, the Army's finest recruiters gathered at a prestigious national recognition ceremony to honor the best of the best.

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)

Franklin Recruiting Station Shows the True Meaning of “Be All You Can Be”

Cynthia J. Stephenson — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:35:00 GMT

For two unforgettable days, the Franklin Recruiting Station stepped away from quotas and contracts and leaned fully into what service truly means: community, compassion, and presence.

Lebanon Army Recruiters Break Down Enlistment Process for Future Soldiers in Live Multi-Platform Discussion

Cynthia J. Stephenson — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:23:00 GMT

Recruiters from the Lebanon Army Recruiting Station delivered a high-impact, information-packed discussion this week across YouTube, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn, giving Future Soldiers and their families a clear, honest look at how to join the U.S. Army, whether Active Duty or Army Reserve.

Early weapons training gives Future Soldiers a critical edge at Fort Indiantown Gap

Cynthia J. Stephenson — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:15:00 GMT

Safe, deliberate, and controlled marksmanship instruction remains one of the most valuable tools for preparing Soldiers for the rigors of Basic Training. Engagement Skills Trainer (EST), military-grade computer simulators that use replica weapons to mirror real-world firing conditions, allow trainees to practice safely while developing confidence, accuracy, and the muscle memory needed before stepping onto a live firing range.