Sept. 30, 2019

Army Chaplains help others take small steps to save lives

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Every year, the Department of Defense observes the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month and this year’s theme is “Small steps save lives!” “Taking a small step means recognizing and responding to the signs of a person who is at-risk for a suicidal crisis,” explained the U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade Chaplain Capt. William Yi. “And you care about these signs and that person.”

Sept. 25, 2019

*******ATTENTION 255A and 255N Applicants***********

Fort Bragg — SC Proponent has removed the TABE version 9/10 prerequisite and added 3 semester hours of College. Successful completion of the CLEP College Algebra examination or an Associate’s degree or higher are the only acceptable alternatives.  Thank you!

Sept. 24, 2019

US Army 3rd Recruiting Brigade training forum prepares leadership teams for FY20 success

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army 3rd Recruiting Brigade hosted a three-day training forum for battalion and company leadership teams here Sept. 20-22.

Sept. 19, 2019

Future Soldiers start Army career with a hole-in-one

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — For young men and woman who choose to join the U.S. Army, their first steps as Soldiers usually take place at a Military Entrance Processing Station with only a few family members there to congratulate them on their decision to serve. A simple ceremony that only lasts about a minute, resulting in the lifetime title of Army Soldier.

Sept. 18, 2019

Winter soldiers, united by family and service

BECKLEY, W. Va. — Meet Michael Winter, a future Army Soldier “I’m here to join the Army Reserve,” Michael Winter said proudly. “It aligns with what I want to do, where, in the near future, I can be successful and provide for my family.” While some future Soldiers travel to MEPS with only their recruiter to guide them, Michael Winter arrived to Beckley with his biggest fan, Army recruiter and father, Master Sgt. Timothy Winter.

Sept. 17, 2019

U.S. Army will achieve recruiting mission, improve quality in FY19

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The Department of the Army announced at the Pentagon today that it will achieve its regular Army recruiting goal of 68,000 new Soldiers this year. The recruiting goal was met in large part because of an overhauled recruiting approach and an increase in recruiters. “We are extremely proud of the Army’s recruiting efforts,” said acting secretary of the Army, Ryan D. McCarthy. “We changed the way we do business and got results. We are ensuring the Army is ready now and investing in the future."

Sept. 10, 2019

2019 USAREC Civilian Employees of the Year announced

FORT KNOX, Ky — U.S. Army Recruiting Command congratulates its 2019 Civilian Employees of the Year, who were selected from the headquarters and brigade-level winners.

Sept. 10, 2019

Machine Gun Minute: T-Shirt Cannons

FORT KNOX, Ky — Maj. Gen. Frank Muth, Chief Warrant Officer Troy DeGolyer and Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia demonstrate an asset available to the USAREC team: T-shirt cannons! Find out more about access to the cannons and other marketing tools.

Sept. 9, 2019

Houston Medical Recruiting Company host biennial ceremony “The Avenger Way!”

HOUSTON — Soldiers assigned to the Houston Medical Recruiting Company carry out the U.S. Army’s medical recruiting mission across four states (southeast Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and part of west Mississippi). But they were able to rally together in Houston for their company’s biennial change of command ceremony at Hermann Park Conservancy, Sept. 5.

Sept. 4, 2019

Machine Gun Minute: 2 Minute Drill

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Maj. Gen. Frank Muth, commanding general, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia introduce the 2-Minute Drill. Find out about a new incentive.