April 13, 2020

USAREC works quickly to develop new initiatives, procedures to support all-virtual environment

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Taking cues from recruiters, U.S. Army Recruiting Command leaders have worked to adapt to the current situation by fast-tracking multiple new initiatives that align with the realities of recruiting in this unprecedented, 100-percent virtual environment.

April 10, 2020

Combat medic covers down on medical advice for Oklahoma City Recruiting Battalion

WITCHITA, Kan. — During the COVID-19 pandemic most of the United States is teleworking and going virtual eight hours a day, the US Army is no different. Staff Sgt. Christopher Friesen, an Army recruiter assigned to Army Recruiting Station Wichita West, Kansas, volunteered his services to virtually screen the members of his battalion for COVID-19 symptoms.

April 10, 2020

U.S. Army Esports Team expands virtual outreach

FORT KNOX, Ky. — While the U.S. Army Esports Team already spends much of its time in the digital space it has increased its online presence in support of current operations. As people work through this period of social distancing, the team is stepping up their game to provide more content and engagement on its digital platforms.

April 9, 2020

Central Jersey recruiters make masks with 3D Printers for essential personnel

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — While social distancing is the new norm for much of America, U.S. Army recruiters in New Jersey have found a way to continue supporting their community from afar, using personal 3D printers to make surgical masks for local first responders.

April 8, 2020

Recruiters shift to virtual in face of pandemic

ALBANY, N.Y. — Leading Soldiers to victory over adversaries is something commanders have done since the inception of the Army. Coronavirus is one enemy, however, that Lt. Col. Martin DeBock, leader of the Albany Army Recruiting Battalion, acknowledges is formidable in a new way.

April 8, 2020

Some new Soldiers can now qualify for higher rank, more pay

FORT KNOX, Ky. — New Soldiers typically enter the U.S. Army at the rank of private, but now some will have the opportunity to enter at higher ranks if they’ve achieved certain civilian qualifications, referred other applicants, or completed college courses.

April 7, 2020

USAREC spouse selected for Military Family Readiness Council

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Ten years ago, Jill Waters knew nothing about military life, but jumped right in after becoming an Army spouse, eventually earning a place on the Military Family Readiness Council.

April 6, 2020

U.S. Army places temporary hold on new recruits to basic training

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army has temporarily delayed the movement of Future Soldiers to Basic Combat Training effective April 6. Those who are currently in BCT and Advanced Individual Training will continue training under the screening and monitoring guidelines established last month and will proceed to their next assignments upon graduation.

April 6, 2020

Top Recruiter: Junior NCO recognized as one of the best Recruiters

CONROE, Texas — “Treat every applicant the way I would treat my son if he was the one I was working with right now,” said Staff Sgt. Shoshana Maya. Maya thinks what makes her so successful in the recruiting field is the fact that she is very empathetic to others. One of her military occupational jobs was Human Resource Specialist, now she is a military recruiter.

April 3, 2020

DOD-ASYMCA Fitness Fitness Initiative (Gym membership program) Update

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The following changes have been made to the DOD/ASYMCA Fitness Initiative (Gym membership program):