Dec. 1, 2020

New company XO course graduates first students

FORT KNOX, Ky. — A new way for getting the X's and O's to the new XOs has begun. The U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s Recruiting and Retention College here sent its first Company Executive Officer Course graduates back to the recruiting field in November, with the next batch of XO students slated for early December.

Nov. 23, 2020

‘Virtually’ Everywhere: USAREC participating in online career fairs nationwide

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Things are Indeed busy on the virtual recruiting front.

Nov. 20, 2020

USAREC seeking Soldiers for new ‘Talent,’ eSports, Warrior Fitness, teams

FORT KNOX, Ky. — A search is underway to form The U.S. Army’s Got Talent Team, a new recruiting outreach program, as well as new members to join two other USAREC marquee programs, The U.S. Army eSports Team and the U.S. Army Warrior Fitness Team.

Nov. 10, 2020

Kentucky commissioner ‘PaYS it forward’ with USAREC commander

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Tuesday was PaYS day for the Kentucky Department of Veteran’s Affairs and Army Recruiting Command.

Nov. 9, 2020

Autonomous recruiting pilot scheduled for November test flight

FORT KNOX, Ky — The face of Army recruiting is set for a major lift, and instruments for the operation are already in place.

Nov. 5, 2020

USAREC launches new podcast, “Behind the Greens: Serving with Purpose”

FORT KNOX, KY — The dive into digital continues for Army Recruiting Command with the launch of “Behind the Greens: Serving with Purpose,” a biweekly podcast hosted by the organization’s senior enlisted leader.

Oct. 30, 2020

1st Brigade builds teamwork through awards competition

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Non-commissioned officers from 1st Recruiting Brigade gathered here Oct. 19 to compete in the 1st Quarter Awards Board.

Oct. 23, 2020

NYC ‘Teams’ up with general for command’s first virtual brown bag

FORT KNOX, KY — It was a 10/20 approach to the 2020 reality. Members of the New York City recruiting community met online Tuesday (10/20/20) for Army Recruiting Command’s first brown-bag lunch meeting in the now-common world of virtual get-togethers.

Oct. 20, 2020

U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College pursuing accreditation

Fort Knox, Ky. — The Recruiting and Retention College is taking steps to receive accreditation by the Council on Occupational Education, which will conduct a virtual accreditation visit Nov. 30 – Dec. 4, 2020.

Oct. 9, 2020

USAREC plays key role in success of Army’s FY20 end strength mission

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Army Recruiting Command successfully accessed enough new recruits to support the Regular Army end strength goal for fiscal 2020. Recruiting NCOs at about 1,400 locations around the world helped 62,150 individuals enlist and begin training to become a Soldier in the U.S. Army this year.