U.S. Army Recruiting News

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Dec. 19, 2019

Is God calling you to serve as a U.S. Army Chaplain?

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — As the chaplain for the 502d Force Support Group prepares to retire, Army Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Cloyd L. Colby felt prompted to write a letter inviting prospective chaplain candidates to consider military ministry.

Dec. 19, 2019

USAREC deputy commander promoted to brigadier general

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s deputy commander received his first star during a promotion ceremony at the Sadowski Center here today. Brig. Gen. Patrick Michaelis, who joined the USAREC command team in June, was promoted by Gen. Paul E. Funk, commanding general, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command.

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Dec. 13, 2019

17 recruiters earn master recruiter badge in 2019

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Seventeen recruiters from across the command received the Master Recruiter Badge today.

Army Sgt. Andrew Yosten, a combat medic and medical recruiter for the U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Station, Houston, works with premedical students during a Stop-the-Bleed Clinic during the American Medical Student Association Premed Fest at Texas A&M University Nov. 24.

Dec. 5, 2019

Premedical students gain Army insight at AMSA Premed Fest

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The U.S. Army 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion coordinated clinical skills training for over 200 premedical students during the American Medical Student Association’s Premed Fest at Texas A&M University Nov. 23-24.

Col. Stallings passes the sword of the noncommissioned officer to Command Sgt. Maj. Russell, incoming command sergeant major, signifying the change of responsibility between Russell and Command Sgt. Maj. Multunas during the Recruiting and Retention College Change of Responsibility that took place at Fort Knox, Kentucky Nov. 21.

Nov. 22, 2019

Recruiting and Retention College welcomes new leader

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Leaders and staff of the Recruiting and Retention College bid farewell to one leader and welcomed another during a change of responsibility ceremony here Nov. 21.

Staff Sgt. Michael Marl and Staff. Sgt. Isaiah Locklear, Army recruiters assigned to the Central California Recruiting Battalion, received the Soldier's Medal during a ceremony held in San Francisco on Nov. 9. The recruiters received this award for their quick actions during a shooting at the Tanforan Mall in San Bruno, California this past July. Marl and Locklear ensured the safety of applicants visiting their recruiting station before running towards the gunfire. They provided aid to two young boys who were injured during the incident.

Nov. 14, 2019

Army recruiters receive Soldier's Medal

SAN FRANCISCO — Two Army recruiters assigned to the Central California Army Recruiting Battalion received the Soldier's Medal during a ceremony held in San Francisco, California Nov. 9.

Nov. 9, 2019

U.S. Army Announces New Ad Campaign “What’s Your Warrior?” Introduces Breadth and Depth of Army Careers to New Generation

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army’s new marketing campaign “What’s Your Warrior?” is set to launch in mid-November as a new way for local recruiters to connect with Generation Z.

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Nov. 8, 2019

Husband and wife team serve as general surgeons in the U.S. Army

FORT KNOX, Ky. — They met in medical school. He always wanted to be a doctor. It was a needed period of “self-discovery” that led to the realization medical school was for her. And, it was only recently that this doctor duo decided Army service was right for them.

Maj. Charles Wyatt (left), executive officer, 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion, donates blood at a mobile blood drive hosted by the Armed Services Blood Program with Lt. Col. Mary Rivera (right), commander, 5th MRB, at the Jimmy Brought Fitness Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Oct. 30.

Nov. 1, 2019

The 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion donates lifesaving blood during military blood drive

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion teamed up with the Armed Services Blood Program to host a mobile blood drive at the Jimmy Brought Fitness Center, Oct. 30.

Army Golden Knights C-147 takes off from Miramar Marine Corps Air Station during a recent airshow. (Photo by USAPT)

Nov. 1, 2019

Army Parachute Team welcomes new plane

FORT BRAGG, N.C. — The U.S. Army Parachute Team, also known as the Golden Knights, welcomed a second C-147A aircraft on Oct. 16, highlighting efforts to improve safety, readiness and reduce operating costs for the Army’s official parachute demonstration team.