U.S. Army Recruiting News

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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.

A man raises his right hand, taking the oath of enlistment to join the Army.

March 22, 2022

Future Soldier’s uncle administers oath of enlistment, upholds family tradition

TAMPA, Fla. — A Future Soldier continued his family’s tradition of taking the oath of enlistment, administered by a family member.

Staff Sgt. Jamie Karohn, a psychological operations specialist with the 13th Psychological Operations Battalion, 2nd Psychological Group, United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, covers her sector of fire as a squad leader during react to fire training as part of Exercise Pershing Strike 21 at Fort McCoy, Wis., July 19, 2021. The 13th POB is preparing for an upcoming deployment to AFRICOM. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Iain Jaramillo)

March 21, 2022

U.S. Army offers to pay off student loan debt for new recruits

FORT KNOX, Ky — The U.S. Army offers a special incentive to qualified applicants, guaranteeing up to $65,000 in student loan repayment for previously earned education.

Spc. Kalon Williams, runner-up for the 2019 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition in the junior Soldier category, poses for a portrait at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Aug. 13, 2019. Winners and runner-ups from the Army Reserve competitions for Best Warrior and Drill Sergeant of the Year have been training on warrior tasks, physical fitness and military knowledge for more than three weeks in Wisconsin to prepare for the next level of their respective competition. The Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition will kick off Aug. 17, 2019, at Camp Bullis, Texas. The Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition will kick off Oct. 4, 2019, at Fort Lee, Virginia. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Michel Sauret)

March 17, 2022

Army focusing on reconnecting with communities during ‘March to Service’

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command is launching a two-week effort to reconnect with communities across America with its March to Service campaign March 21-31.

March 17, 2022

Medical School Stipend Program

FORT KNOX, Ky — One of the most important questions college students seeking careers in medicine ask, is how they are going to pay for it. Medical school tuition can cost up to $55,000 per year, and even higher if they are looking at private academic institutions. The U.S. Army Reserve offers a number of financial programs available to medical students and residents that can help alleviate such a high price tag.

March 14, 2022

U.S. Army program rewards recruits with promotions for previous experience

FORT KNOX, Ky. — New U.S. Army recruits can earn higher pay for previous experience in civilian trades through the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program.