March 20, 2020

Important Tax Information

IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION: The federal tax filing deadline has been moved to July 15th; however, some states are keeping the April 15 deadline. Check with your state to see if any changes have been made to ensure you don't miss the state tax filing deadline.

March 20, 2020

USAREC shifts to virtual recruiting to reduce COVID-19 risk

FORT KNOX, Ky. — All recruiting stations within U.S. Army Recruiting Command are shifting to mobile and virtual operations to limit in-person contact.

March 19, 2020

Emergency medicine doctor shares Army story with premed students

WACO, Texas — “When I was at Baylor 9-11 happened,” said Army Capt. Vanessa Sieg, a former Baylor University graduate, now Army emergency medicine physician. “I don’t know if y’all remember that or not, but when 9-11 happened, I really felt that urge to join the military, that sense of duty to serve your country.”

March 17, 2020

Nurse Advice Line for Assessment - Personnel

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Concerned with symptoms related to coronavirus? Call the Nurse Advice Line for Assessment - Personnel who are TRICARE beneficiaries can access the Military Health System (MHS) Nurse Advice Line (NAL) for symptom assessment related to COVID-19; the NAL team has access to current information regarding the disease, to include triage guidelines for possible infection. For more information: https://mhsnurseadviceline.com or call 1-800-874-2273, option 1.

March 17, 2020

HRAP Soldiers delaying movement

FORT KNOX, Ky. — USAREC is delaying movement of Soldiers currently serving in the Hometown Recruiter Assistance Program, as part of the Department of Defense-wide stop movement to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The HRAP allows Soldiers who recently graduated from Advanced Individual Training the opportunity to spend 14 days supporting local recruiting efforts in their hometown prior to moving to their first duty station. Soldiers currently part of the program will remained attached to their current recruiting stations until further notice.

March 14, 2020

RRC stops movement of students under DoD travel guidance

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command is stopping movement of all new students to the Recruiting and Retention College effective immediately, based on guidance issued March 13 by the Department of Defense to restrict domestic travel in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

March 13, 2020

U.S. Army offering bonuses for new rocket artillery recruits

FORT KNOX, Ky — The U.S. Army is seeking qualified individuals looking to launch their careers. Signing bonuses up to $12,000 or student loan repayment up to $65,000 are available for multiple launch rocket system crewmembers, depending on the length of the term of service and the training ship date.

March 12, 2020

Army neuroscientist unravels connection between the brain and physical performance

Fort Knox, Ky. — For Capt. Allison Brager, working as an Army astronaut on the International Space Station could be the next step in a series of personal and professional accomplishments, including Army neuroscientist, masters level cross-fit competitor, champion pole vaulter and author.

March 11, 2020

USAREC monitoring coronavirus impact

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command's Command Surgeon Lt. Col. Katrina Walters discusses COVID-19, coronavirus disease, and measures that should be taken by personnel to mitigate the spread of the disease.

March 10, 2020

5th MRBn NCO named brigade best warrior

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class William Booth was named the U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade’s best warrior of the year Feb. 28, all while breaking a finger during the competition.