Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) News

Incentive lets Future Soldiers get ‘PaY’d now, gain employment later

Jason Schaap — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 20:38:48 GMT

Amazon, Tesla and Disney all agree. The U.S. Army has the talent they want.

‘Virtually’ Everywhere: USAREC participating in online career fairs nationwide

Jason Schaap — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:30:00 GMT

Things are Indeed busy on the virtual recruiting front.

USAREC resumes in-person processing requirements in some locations

USAREC Public Affairs — Mon, 11 May 2020 14:05:54 GMT

U.S. Army Recruiting Command is gradually increasing the use of its recruiting stations on a case-by-case basis using a science-based approach to assess risk and evaluate local conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

U.S. Army places temporary hold on new recruits to basic training

USAREC Public Affairs — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 19:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army has temporarily delayed the movement of Future Soldiers to Basic Combat Training effective April 6. Those who are currently in BCT and Advanced Individual Training will continue training under the screening and monitoring guidelines established last month and will proceed to their next assignments upon graduation.

Future Soldiers with coronavirus-related hardships may be eligible for pay before basic training

USAREC Public Affairs — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 19:30:00 GMT

Future Soldiers who are experiencing extreme hardship because of training delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for some financial relief through a new “Future Soldier to Active Duty Program.”

U.S. Army recruiters accepting virtual applications

USAREC Public Affairs — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:02:00 GMT

While social distancing remains a part of daily life throughout the nation, U.S. Army recruiters are using online applications and virtual interviews to continue helping interested individuals plan for their future and pursue full-time or part-time careers in the military.

USAREC helps students March 2 Success

USAREC Public Affairs — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 14:52:00 GMT

Schools across the country have gone to nontraditional learning to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak, and the U.S. Army offers a program aimed at helping students maintain academic achievements during this unprecedented time.

Future Soldier Update

USAREC G3 — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:35:00 GMT

Due to recent changes to our operating posture in regards to the COVID-19 threat, the following changes to the Future Soldier Training Program will be in effect until further notice:

Army Recruiting announces positive COVID-19 cases

USAREC Public Affairs — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:08:00 GMT

Two recruiters assigned to U.S. Army Recruiting Command* tested positive for the COVID-19 virus over the weekend and are currently in isolation at their residences. The Army is working with local health officials to begin the process of tracing and contacting people with whom the recruiters might have had contact with over the past two weeks.

USAREC shifts to virtual recruiting to reduce COVID-19 risk

USAREC Public Affairs — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 15:50:00 GMT

All recruiting stations within U.S. Army Recruiting Command are shifting to mobile and virtual operations to limit in-person contact.

RRC stops movement of students under DoD travel guidance

USAREC Public Affairs — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 20:33:00 GMT

U.S. Army Recruiting Command is stopping movement of all new students to the Recruiting and Retention College effective immediately, based on guidance issued March 13 by the Department of Defense to restrict domestic travel in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

USAREC monitoring coronavirus impact

USAREC PAO — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 19:36:00 GMT

U.S. Army Recruiting Command's Command Surgeon Lt. Col. Katrina Walters discusses COVID-19, coronavirus disease, and measures that should be taken by personnel to mitigate the spread of the disease.