U.S. Army Recruiting News

Army astronaut, Col. Andrew Morgan waves in space.

Feb. 13, 2020

Army astronaut to administer oath of enlistment from space

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command is partnering with NASA and Space Center Houston to host the first nationwide oath of enlistment from the International Space Station on Feb. 26, 2020. Army astronaut Col. Andrew Morgan will administer the oath on a live broadcast more than 800 Future Soldiers at more than 100 locations across the country and will answer questions from participating schools.

Female Soldier in green camouflage uniform holds bronze and black Soldier statue with male Soldier in green camouflage uniform in front of the U.S. flag and the Army and Recruiting Command colors all of which are red, white and blue.

Feb. 4, 2020

USAREC recognizes Career Counselor of the Year

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command recognized its fiscal 2020 Career Counselor of the Year during a ceremony here Jan. 27.

Jan. 31, 2020

Army offering incentives to medical specialties

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army is looking for motivated health professionals and has added eight medical specialties to the list of part-time careers eligible for $25,000-$75,000 in bonuses per year.

Photo of a certificate inside a matted frame.

Jan. 27, 2020

USAREC 1st quarter Defender of Liberty Awards

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Congratulations to the following ten companies and 93 stations for achieving the USAREC 1st quarter of fiscal year 2019 Defender of Liberty award.

eighteen male and female soldiers in green camouflage uniforms stand in front of a screen with pictures and words on it. Some of the Soldiers have a red white and blue ribbon with a gold medallion around their necks. Three Soldiers are holding framed certificates and ring boxes. The carpet they are standing on is brown and yellow.

Jan. 24, 2020

First recruiters in 10 years receive ultimate recruiting achievement award

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Army’s top recruiting award was presented for the first time in 10 years to eight recruiters from the Raleigh Recruiting Battalion at a ceremony held here today.

9 gold medals with maroon and white ribbons.

Jan. 23, 2020

Army leaders recognize top recruiters for recent success

WASHINGTON — Army leaders honored some of the force's top recruiters at a ceremony Wednesday for their efforts in placing nearly 200 recruits in uniform during the first quarter of this fiscal year. Sixteen recruiters from across U.S. Army Recruiting Command were recognized at the ceremony inside the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes, including two staff sergeants from the same recruiting station in California.

Two male Soldiers in green camouflage uniforms and black berets stand in front of a crow of people and Soliders. The Soldier to the left is saluting with his right hand. The Soldier to the right has a white red and blue company guidon held straight out on a wood and medal pole.

Jan. 22, 2020

1SG Brian Filipowski: A temporary setback takes him to the top

HOUSTON — The first sergeant of U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Company, Houston unexpectedly tore his bicep tendon during a team-building event and a match of ultimate Frisbee in 2018. This injury led to surgery, months of rehabilitation, and a temporary setback that changed his life.

Male Soldier in blue dress uniform and beret shakes hands with male in suit while holding a wood plaque. An IES banner is standing to the left of the duo.

Jan. 21, 2020

IES Communications becomes latest Army PaYS partner

TEMPE, Ariz. — The Partnership for Youth Success program held a partnership signing agreement between the U.S. Army and Integrated Electrical Services Communications Jan. 21 at IES headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. The agreement between IES and PaYS is part of a program designed to prepare, train and connect Soldiers to future employers.

List of top recruiters for 1st quarter in fiscal year 2020.

Jan. 15, 2020

Top recruiters 1st quarter FY 20

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The Army’s top recruiters will be recognized by Army senior leaders at the Hall of Heroes in the Pentagon Jan. 22. Sixteen recruiters from across U.S. Army Recruiting Command will be highlighted for their success in the first quarter of fiscal 2020.

Three young women and three men standing in front of a recruiting guidon, an Army flag, and an American flag.

Jan. 10, 2020

Army recruiter helped five Illinois siblings enlist

FORT KNOX, Ky. — It’s fairly common to enlist two siblings from the same family, sometimes three, but it is a truly rare occurrence when one recruiter enlists five individuals from one family.