Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) News

Meet the Army Musician Bringing the Beat to Musikfest 2025

Cynthia J. Stephenson — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:48:00 GMT

When most people think of the U.S. Army, they picture Soldiers in combat gear, not musicians playing trumpets and drums. But for Sgt. 1st Class Christian Williams, being an Army musician means serving his country through the universal language of music, all while living a life full of travel, world-class performances, and unique opportunities.

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.

Meet your Recruiter – Sgt. 1st Class Eric Gianan

Sgt. 1st Class Eric Johnson — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:13:40 GMT

Sgt. 1st Class Gianan, a native of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, serves as a recruiter at the Hagatna Recruiting Station in Guam. He was recently recognized by U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership as one of the command’s standout performers.

Meet your Recruiter – Staff Sgt. Stanley Sutton

Sgt. 1st Class Eric Johnson — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:17:00 GMT

Staff Sgt. Stanley Sutton, a native of Lexington, New York, serves as a recruiter at the Fitchburg, Massachusetts, recruiting station. He was recently recognized by U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership as one of the command’s standout performers.

Soldier Spotlight – Staff Sgt. Bryan Rice

Sgt. 1st Class Eric Johnson — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:53:33 GMT

Staff Sgt. Bryan Rice, a native of Martinsville, Indiana, serves as a senior court reporter and was recently recognized by U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership as one of the command’s standout performers.

Meet your Recruiter – Sgt. 1st Class Noel Riosortiz

Sgt. 1st Class Eric Johnson — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:43:00 GMT

Sgt. 1st Class Noel Riosortiz, a native of Bayamón, Puerto Rico, serves as a medical Recruiter at the Gainesville Medical Recruiting Station in Gainesville, Florida. He was recently recognized by U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership as one of the command’s standout performers.

Meet Your Recruiter - Staff Sgt. Edward Bringas

Hunter West — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:41:00 GMT

Staff Sgt. Edward Bringas, a Bayamon, Puerto Rico native, serves as an Army Reserve Recruiter with the San Antonio Southeast Recruiting Station in San Antonio, Texas. Bringas was recognized by the U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership as the Army Reserve Recruiter of the Year for 2024.

What’s the key to success? For this top Recruiter, it’s about being authentic.

Shauna Clark — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:39:00 GMT

Staff Sgt. Victoria Ortiz is no stranger to military service. She is one of three sisters who volunteered to serve.

Becoming a Soldier has many benefits, but for Staff Sgt. Comlan Gnonnou, the benefits were the most important part of joining

Shauna Clark — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:10:39 GMT

One of the top Recruiters for U.S. Army Recruiting Command shares his approach to life, goals, and improving others through the many benefits of service in the U.S. Army.

Meet Your Recruiter - Staff Sgt. Fredrick Jenkins

Hunter West — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:00:55 GMT

Staff Sgt. Fredrick Jenkins, a Montgomery, Alabama native, serves as a Recruiter at the Fort Payne Army Recruiting Station in Fort Payne, Alabama. He was recently recognized by the U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership as one of the standout performers in the command.

Army Recruiter recruits anytime, anywhere - from her office to the emergency room

Abigail Chipps — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:42:00 GMT

A good Recruiter recruits anywhere and everywhere. Sgt. 1st Class Chashella Martin, a U.S. Army Recruiter based out of Margate, Florida, knows this better than anyone else.

Meet your recruiter – Staff Sgt. Gage Smith

Sgt. 1st Class Eric Johnson — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:46:31 GMT

Staff Sgt. Gage Smith, a native of Wilmington, Ohio, serves as a Recruiter at the Mililani Recruiting Station in Wahiawa, Hawaii. He was recently recognized by the leadership of U.S. Army Recruiting Command as one of the standout performers in the command. 

U.S. Army Recruiting Command Soldier thwarts suicide attempt

Sgt. 1st Class Eric Johnson — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT

A San Antonio woman is thankful to be alive after a U.S. Army recruiter’s quick thinking saved her life during a moment of crisis. While on his way to work, Sgt. 1st Class Frinsel Simprevil, an Army Recruiter at the Park North Recruiting Station in San Antonio, noticed a woman standing on the edge of a highway bridge, looking down at the passing cars below. She had one leg raised over the railing, prompting him to make a U-turn. Upon approaching her, he realized she was in significant distress.

Meet your recruiter-Sgt.1st Class Chashella Martin

Sgt. 1st Class Eric Johnson — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Sgt.1st Class Chashella Martin, a native of Anderson, South Carolina, serves as a recruiter with the Margate Recruiting Station in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Meet your recruiter- Sgt. 1st Class Shayne Hayes

Sgt. 1st Class Eric Johnson — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Sgt. 1st Class Shayne Hayes, a native of McHenry, Illinois, serves as a recruiter at the Bloomington Recruiting Station in Bloomington, Indiana. He was recently recognized by the leadership of U.S. Army Recruiting Command as a standout performer in the command.

Meet your recruiter- Staff Sgt. Joey Bryant

Sgt. 1st Class Eric Johnson — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Staff Sgt. Joey Bryant, a native of Sawyerville, Alabama, serves as a Recruiter at the South-Central Chaplain Recruiting Station in Grand Prairie, Texas. He was recently recognized by the leadership of U.S. Army Recruiting Command as one of the standout performers in the command.

Meet your recruiter- Staff Sgt. Tevinn Speller

Sgt. 1st Class Eric Johnson — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Staff Sgt. Tevinn Speller, a native of Odenton, Maryland, serves as a Recruiter at the Oceanside Recruiting Station in Oceanside, California.  Speller joined the Army as a Combat Engineer. His father was an Engineer Officer in the United States Marine Corps, so he wanted to follow in his footsteps.

Meet your recruiter- Staff Sgt. Sharmelle Williams

Capt. Memory Burch — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Staff Sgt. Sharmelle Williams, a native of Fairmont Heights, Maryland, serves as a recruiter at the Southeast Region Chaplain Recruiting Station in Hampton, Georgia. She was recently recognized by the leadership of U.S. Army Recruiting Command as one of the standout performers in the command.

Meet your recruiter – Sgt. 1st Class Brenda Nchanzohasaah

Sgt. 1st Class Eric Johnson — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Sgt. 1st Class Brenda Nchanzohasaah, a native of Los Angeles, serves as a recruiter with the Laurel recruiting station in Laurel, Maryland.

Meet your recruiter – Staff Sgt. Oscar Becerra

Sgt. 1st Class Eric Johnson — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT

Staff Sgt. Oscar Becerra, a native of Yuma, Arizona, serves as a Recruiter at the Coronado Recruiting Station in El Paso, Texas. 