U.S. Army Recruiting News

Two soldiers outside work on a laptop computer sitting on a plastic crate.

April 25, 2022

FORT KNOX, Ky — The U.S. Army has created a new military occupational specialty for the first time in two years, and it’s no surprise it is technology focused.

Army Soldier in yellow jumpsuit parachutes.

April 21, 2022

USAREC confirms FAA approval for Golden Knights jump over National Capitol Region

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army Recruiting Command has confirmed approval for the April 20 Golden Knights parachute team demonstration at a baseball game in Washington, D.C., that caused a brief evacuation of the Capitol based on a false threat alert regarding the team’s aircraft.

Soldiers in uniform and helmets walk together at Basic Combat Training.

April 20, 2022

Army offers bonuses up to $10,000 for shipping in 30 days

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army currently is offering an enlistment bonus of up to $10,000 for individuals who agree to begin training within 30 days of signing an enlistment contract.

black and yellow fabric graduation stoles folded in a box.

April 19, 2022

12,000 U.S. Army stoles for graduating Future Soldiers delivered to recruiting brigades

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command is gearing up for high school graduation season with stoles for Future Soldiers who will be shipping to training this summer.

group of people wearing u.s. army uniforms posing for a photo on stage.

April 12, 2022

USAREC recognizes top station commanders

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command leaders recognized the top 13 station commanders for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 in a ceremony at Fort Knox April 11.

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April 7, 2022

Army recruiting office returns to mainland Japan

CAMP ZAMA, Japan — An Army recruiting office recently reopened here to better support potential recruits on mainland Japan following a decade-long hiatus.

April 5, 2022

USAREC working to solve BAH problems

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army Recruiting Command hosted a forum at Fort Knox March 23 to seek resolutions for Basic Allowance for Housing problems Soldiers within the command have been facing.

infographic with top five reasons to join the Army.

March 28, 2022

U.S. Army provides big benefits for Soldiers, families

FORT KNOX, Ky. — In addition to competitive pay and enlistment bonuses up to $50,000, the U.S. Army offers a wide range of benefits for its Soldiers, from housing and food allowances to money for education and support services for the whole family.

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March 28, 2022

Mercedes-Benz joins Army’s Partnership for Youth Success program

VANCE, Ala. — Mercedes-Benz U.S. International signed a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Army March 25, officially joining the Army’s Partnership for Youth Success program, which connects Soldiers leaving military service with potential employers.

Soldiers with the Sensor Management Cell assigned to the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, perform a tactical beach road march on Bellows Air Force Station, Waimanalo, Hawaii, on March 27, 2018. The weeklong competition tested the Soldiers during individual and team competitive events. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Adan Cazarez)

March 22, 2022

U.S. Army adds Hawaii, Germany as guaranteed duty station choices for new recruits

FORT KNOX, Ky — The. U.S. Army has added Hawaii and Germany to the list of guaranteed assignment locations for 16 different occupations.