April 8, 2020

Recruiters shift to virtual in face of pandemic

ALBANY, N.Y. — Leading Soldiers to victory over adversaries is something commanders have done since the inception of the Army. Coronavirus is one enemy, however, that Lt. Col. Martin DeBock, leader of the Albany Army Recruiting Battalion, acknowledges is formidable in a new way.

April 8, 2020

Some new Soldiers can now qualify for higher rank, more pay

FORT KNOX, Ky. — New Soldiers typically enter the U.S. Army at the rank of private, but now some will have the opportunity to enter at higher ranks if they’ve achieved certain civilian qualifications, referred other applicants, or completed college courses.

April 7, 2020

USAREC spouse selected for Military Family Readiness Council

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Ten years ago, Jill Waters knew nothing about military life, but jumped right in after becoming an Army spouse, eventually earning a place on the Military Family Readiness Council.

April 6, 2020

U.S. Army places temporary hold on new recruits to basic training

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army has temporarily delayed the movement of Future Soldiers to Basic Combat Training effective April 6. Those who are currently in BCT and Advanced Individual Training will continue training under the screening and monitoring guidelines established last month and will proceed to their next assignments upon graduation.

April 6, 2020

Top Recruiter: Junior NCO recognized as one of the best Recruiters

CONROE, Texas — “Treat every applicant the way I would treat my son if he was the one I was working with right now,” said Staff Sgt. Shoshana Maya. Maya thinks what makes her so successful in the recruiting field is the fact that she is very empathetic to others. One of her military occupational jobs was Human Resource Specialist, now she is a military recruiter.

April 3, 2020

DOD-ASYMCA Fitness Fitness Initiative (Gym membership program) Update

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The following changes have been made to the DOD/ASYMCA Fitness Initiative (Gym membership program):

April 3, 2020

Phoenix recruiting duo assist with Prescott crash rescue

PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. — Sgt. 1st Class Matt Vinson doesn't consider himself a hero. He did what he said was the right thing to do. When Vinson and 1st Lt. Lewis Jackson, both of Phoenix North Recruiting Company, saw an overturned SUV on March 20, they both immediately leapt into action, realizing the imminent danger.

April 2, 2020

Future Soldiers with coronavirus-related hardships may be eligible for pay before basic training

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Future Soldiers who are experiencing extreme hardship because of training delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for some financial relief through a new “Future Soldier to Active Duty Program.”

April 1, 2020

The Army's Musical Outreach Team launches into digital performances

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The Army’s musical outreach team, As You Were, has transitioned from life on the road to life online during this time of social distancing. The team, consisting of three highly skilled professional Army musicians, will be releasing content across its social media platforms to continue connecting today’s youth with their Army in a unique way.

April 1, 2020

U.S. Army recruiters accepting virtual applications

FORT KNOX, Ky. — While social distancing remains a part of daily life throughout the nation, U.S. Army recruiters are using online applications and virtual interviews to continue helping interested individuals plan for their future and pursue full-time or part-time careers in the military.