U.S. Army Recruiting News

Sgt. Ignacio Alvarez, recruiter, Gallup Recruiting Station, Albuquerque Recruiting Company, Phoenix Recruiting Battalion, poses in front of the New Mexico state flag in his recruiting station, Gallup, N.M., Aug. 22. Alvarez, a Gallup native, returned to his hometown as a recruiter in Nov. 2017, having left 6 years earlier to join the Army.

Aug. 29, 2019

Native American Soldier returns home to help recruiting mission

GALLUP, N.M. — As a youngster Sgt. Ignacio Alvarez dreamed of leaving his hometown of Gallup, tied down by the lack of opportunity and action. Joining the Army was his way out, something he did at the age of 17, never looking back. Eight years later he finds himself back in Gallup, recruiting for the Albuquerque Recruiting Company and making a difference in people’s lives.

Dr. (Lt. Col.) Christian Schrader, Army psychiatrist and program director of Carl R. Darnell Army Medical Center’s Psychiatry Residency, at Fort Hood, Texas, conducted a didactics lecture on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for medical residents affiliated with Louisiana State University Health Science Center School of Medicine at Ochsner Medical Center, Kenner, Louisiana, Aug. 9. (Photo by Leanne Thomas)

Aug. 27, 2019

5th MRB hosts PTSD lecture in New Orleans for physician residents

NEW ORLEANS — The 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion partnered with residency programs throughout the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas to conduct didactic lectures on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, earlier this month.

Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia, command sergeant major of U.S. Army Recruiting Command and guest speaker, holds the microphone for an audience member to share his ideas for why a young woman should consider Army service during the Fort Knox Women's Equality Day Observance held at Sadowski Center on Fort Knox, Kentucky, Aug. 23.

Aug. 26, 2019

Recruiting Command’s senior enlisted leader inspires women’s equality observers

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command hosted the Fort Knox Women’s Equality Observance at Sadowski Center here Aug. 23. The observance opened like many others, the difference being the majority of presenters were women.

Aug. 20, 2019

The U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College pursuing accreditation

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The Recruiting and Retention College is taking steps to receive accreditation by the Council on Occupational Education.

Before and after picture of Las Vegas teen that lost over 100 pounds to join the Army.

Aug. 16, 2019

Las Vegas teen loses over 100 pounds to join Army

LAS VEGAS — Luis Enrique Pinto Jr. joined the Army so he could do something different. But first, he had to do something extraordinary. Just seven months ago, the 6-foot-1-inch teenager was overweight at 317 pounds and unable to pass the Army's weight requirements.

Staff Sgt. Joshua Mitchell, left, walks with his wife Spc. Eunjee Mitchell during the Fort Jackson Family Day on July 31. Spc. Mitchell recently graduated Basic Combat Training at the post. Her husband, an Army recruiter, enlisted his wife as she spent two years listening to him explain the benefits of military service to potential future Soldiers.

Aug. 13, 2019

Soldier recruits wife to join Army

FORT JACKSON, S.C. — Staff Sgt. Joshua Mitchell is used to talking with various people about military careers and the benefits that are offered to those who choose to wear the uniform and serve their country as a Soldier. As a recruiter in the Malden, Massachusetts area, he is constantly talking to strangers, even off-duty, according to his wife Eunjee.

Gen. Paul E. Funk II, commanding general, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, and TRADOC Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy A. Guden, pose for a group photo with the 2019 TRADOC Instructors of the Year at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 7, 2019. The seven awardees were recognized during the TRADOC Commander's Forum. (U.S. Army photo by Angel Clemons)

Aug. 9, 2019

TRADOC recognizes Army's best instructors of 2019

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command recognized the Army’s seven best instructors during the 2019 TRADOC Instructor of the Year Awards ceremony here, August 7. During the ceremony, Gen. Paul E. Funk II, commanding general, TRADOC, praised the winners and emphasized the critical role Army instructors play in mission success.

Aug. 9, 2019

Putting in sweat: Soldier gives all to make fitness team

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Sgt. 1st Class Carlos Zayas wiped the sweat off his brow as he glared at the box on the floor in front of him. Listening to the loud music that echoed throughout the gym, Zayas took a deep breath as he anticipated his next set of exercises.

Gen. Paul Funk II, commanding general of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, and Medal of Honor Recipient Staff Sgt. David Bellavia take a photo with Soldiers of the U.S. Army Marketing Engagement Brigade at the end of their visit to the brigade headquarters at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Aug. 1. During their visit, Funk and Bellavia had the opportunity to meet members of the U.S. Army Outreach Company, which owns the Musical Outreach Team, the Army Warrior Fitness Team, and the Army Esports Team. These teams have the task of supporting recruiting operations by generating public interest in the U.S. Army as they engage in activities and travel around the U.S. (U.S. Army photo by Lara Poirrier)

Aug. 5, 2019

TRADOC CG and Medal of Honor Recipient Visit USAREC HQ

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Photo story of visit from Gen. Paul Funk II, commanding general, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, and Medal of Honor Recipient Staff Sgt. David Bellavia to U.S. Army Recruiting Command.

Aug. 5, 2019

August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month

FORT KNOX, Ky. — August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month in the Army. This is the Army's tenth annual observance of this call to action for Soldiers, Army Civilians, Family members and retirees to be aware of the dangers posed by terrorism and to be prepared to help combat terrorism. Terrorist attacks have continued at an alarming pace this year. Vigilance and awareness remain critical to countering threats as the online radicalization and mobilization to violence continues to rise.