U.S. Army Recruiting News

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Jan. 7, 2020

URGENT NEWS: Army Recruiting discredits military draft texts

FORT KNOX, Ky. — A number of fraudulent text messages informing individuals they have been selected for a military draft have circulated throughout the country this week. U.S. Army Recruiting Command has received multiple calls and emails about these fake text messages and wants to ensure Americans understand these texts are false and were not initiated by this command or the U.S. Army.

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Jan. 2, 2020

New entrance test to increase Soldier quality, reduce attrition

WASHINGTON — A new military entrance exam is now being given to Army recruits to predict performance, behaviors, attitude, and attrition of potential Soldiers. The pilot program is designed to see how the Army can get best-fit recruits, even in jobs that require slightly higher standardized test scores than the applicant achieved.

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Jan. 1, 2020

Five siblings spend last holiday season together before basic training

FORT MEADE, Md. — As the holiday season came to a close, Spc. Austin and Pfc. Haley Wierzbicki cherished the last moments they had with their family in Walnut, Illinois, before returning to their respective duty stations to start the new year.

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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.