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The Soldier and Family Assistance Branch has many resources to help our families. We are ready to assist you when you have a question or a concern.  Take a look at the various programs and resources we have for you within this site.  For information and assistance, USAREC Soldiers and Families should contact their Soldier and Family Assistance Program Manager by calling 1-800-790-0963 or the Family Advocacy Program Coordinator at 1-800-255-2769.

 

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5th Recruiting Brigade Welcomes New Commander at Alamo Ceremony
Col. Bennett gives remarks at the 5th BDE Change of Command ceremony on July 16, 2026 at the Alamo.
July 20, 2026 - The 5th Recruiting Brigade held its Change of Command ceremony on July 16, 2026 at the historic Alamo, where they welcomed Col. Benjamin K. Bennett as the new commander and bid a fond farewell to the outgoing commander, Col. Julian Perez.
The Expanding Impact of the U.S. Army Experience
U.S. Army former Drill Sergeant calls out preparation drills with DeSoto's football team on March 25, 2026 at Sadowski Field at Fort Hood, Texas. The Basic Training Challenge is a opportunity for high school athletes to work together to get insight of what the challenges and teamwork involved in Army Basic Training. (U.S. Army photo Pfc. Deviana M Rodriguez)
May 28, 2026 - 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.
Glendale honors the next generation of heroes at 2026 Military Induction Ceremony
An incredible crowd gathered in Glendale to support our future service members. Recruiters and families alike are here to celebrate this life-changing commitment.
May 11, 2026 - 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.
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