U.S. Army Recruiting News

Male Soldier posing in front of U.S. flag

June 10, 2025

Meet your Recruiter – Staff Sgt. Stanley Sutton

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Staff Sgt. Stanley Sutton, a native of Lexington, New York, serves as a recruiter at the Fitchburg, Massachusetts, recruiting station. He was recently recognized by U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership as one of the command’s standout performers.

Shawnee Mission West High School students pose with their championship trophy and “Army Fit Certified School” plaque after winning the U.S. Army Fitness Challenge in May 2025. The event, hosted by the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion Kansas City, tested strength, speed, and teamwork through competitive fitness events.

June 6, 2025

U.S. Army Fitness Challenge Energizes Battalion Area High Schools

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Over two weeks of high-energy teamwork, mentorship, and competition, the U.S. Army Fitness Challenge reached more than 1,800 students across six Kansas City Battalion area high schools. Organized by the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion – Kansas City, the events emphasized discipline, leadership, and service while generating over 600 age-qualified leads and multiple follow-up appointments.

Two Soldiers standing in an office with a flag in the background.

June 4, 2025

Soldier Spotlight – Staff Sgt. Bryan Rice

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Staff Sgt. Bryan Rice, a native of Martinsville, Indiana, serves as a senior court reporter and was recently recognized by U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership as one of the command’s standout performers.

Wife and daughters of male Soldier pin his rank during his promotion ceremony. Ceremony is outside on a sunny day.

June 3, 2025

Meet your Recruiter – Sgt. 1st Class Noel Riosortiz

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Sgt. 1st Class Noel Riosortiz, a native of Bayamón, Puerto Rico, serves as a medical Recruiter at the Gainesville Medical Recruiting Station in Gainesville, Florida. He was recently recognized by U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership as one of the command’s standout performers.

students with blue and white graduation cap and gowns sit in chairs listening to graduation speech.

May 21, 2025

Got college credits? The Army will pay you for them

FORT KNOX, Ky. — As graduation caps fly and students celebrate their academic milestones this season, now is the time to decide the next chapter. The Army offers bonuses for individuals who have college credit. Why not receive a monetary reward for all your hard work?

Four recruiters standing together at a recruiting station.

May 9, 2025

Recruiters Rescue Struck Motorcyclist

Albuquerque, N.M. — U.S. Army Recruiters Staff Sgt. Craig Myers, Staff Sgt. Leon Lloyd and Staff Sgt. Vincent Tolentino unexpectedly found themselves in a life-changing situation while returning to the Rio Rancho Recruiting Station in March after a visit to a local high school.

Soldiers conducting a patrol in Greece on a dirt road with a mountain range in front of them.

May 8, 2025

Duty Station of Choice puts you in control

FORT KNOX, Ky. — For those considering joining the U.S. Army, the question often arises: Where will I be stationed for my first assignment? What if you could select your first location, allowing you to choose where your Army journey begins?

May 6, 2025

From Poland to Queens: Patriot Beyond Borders

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Sgt. 1st. Class Thomasz Sobota’s story began in Bytom, Poland, an industrial city far removed from the opportunities of the United States.

SSG Carrillo, Cameren Hawkins, PV2 Garcia, Matthewz Velez

May 6, 2025

Hazleton Army Recruiting Soldiers spring into action after nearby collision

New Cumberland, Pa. — The Soldiers of the Hazleton Recruiting Station demonstrated leadership, quick thinking, and selfless service during an emergency that unfolded right outside their office.

Retired SFC Michael Rafferty, Elijah Rafferty and Family pose after Elijas takes his oath

May 5, 2025

A Legacy of Service and New Beginnings

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa — In the corridors of a Berlin Museum, a photograph hangs as a silent witness to history, a young Sgt. 1st Class Michael Rafferty, standing watch as the Berlin Wall crumbled down.