U.S. Army Recruiting News

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May 3, 2021

FORT KNOX, Ky. — After a week of intense testing, 11 recruiting NCOs and one officer emerged as experts in the field and earned the Master Recruiter Badge at U.S. Army Recruiting Command headquarters here April 30.

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April 30, 2021

USAREC announces Child of the Year

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command has named its Child of the Year in honor of the Month of the Military Child, which is celebrated in April each year.

April 28, 2021

Army National Hiring Days kicks off May 10 with extra $2k bonus

Fort Knox, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command is hosting hundreds of virtual career fairs across the country as part of the of the military service’s second Army National Hiring Days event May 10-June 14.

men and women gathering garbage and debris in the woods.

April 27, 2021

USAREC Soldiers clean up Fort Knox outdoor areas for Earth ‘Day of action’

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Fort Knox lakes and recreational areas are more picturesque thanks to the efforts of a committed group Soldiers and volunteers from U.S. Army Recruiting Command.

FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Staff Sgt. David Rosa, a psychological operations specialist representing the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, gets his gas mask checks by a drill sergeant while competing in the combat skills testing event at the 2017 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort Bragg, N.C. June 14. This year’s Best Warrior Competition will determine the top noncommissioned officer and junior enlisted Soldier who will represent the U.S. Army Reserve in the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition later this year at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Jennifer Shick)

April 27, 2021

U.S. Army offering up to $30k bonus for new PSYOP specialists

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army is seeking qualified individuals to serve as psychological operations specialists and is offering signing bonuses up to $30,000, depending on the length of the term of service and the training ship date.

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April 15, 2021

USAREC launches new outreach program focused on diversity

FORT KNOX, Ky. — A new outreach effort is underway for U.S. Army Recruiting Command, and the focus is on highlighting the diversity found in the U.S. Army.

April 12, 2021

SMA recognizes top 13 station commanders

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The sergeant major of the Army and the leaders of U.S. Army Recruiting Command recognized the top 13 station commanders during a virtual ceremony April 9.

Army Captain Jerome C. Ferrin, an Army nurse and recruiter assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Recruiter Center – New York City, administers a COVID-19 vaccine dose to Sgt. 1st Class Glen Poor at the Fort Hamilton Reserve Center. U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton and Keller Army Community Hospital coordinated efforts to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to the area community. U.S. Army Courtesy Photo

April 6, 2021

U.S. Army Recruiter Volunteers with Fort Hamilton COVID Vaccination Effort

FORT HAMILTON, New York — The nationwide COVID-19 vaccination effort continues to build momentum, and as the availability of vaccine supplies increases, the need for trained personnel to administer doses to communities also continues to grow. To help meet that demand, U.S. Army Capt. Jerome Ferrin decided to volunteer to support the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton vaccination clinic.

April 1, 2021

Soldier and Family Assistance Branch to host child abuse prevention classes in April

FORT KNOX, Ky. — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and U.S. Army Recruiting Command is offering several family wellness virtual classes for its families and Soldiers..

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March 29, 2021

Recruiting and Retention College receives accreditation

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College received professional accreditation in this month from the Council on Occupational Education after an 18-monthlong self-study and assessment.