Feb. 19, 2019

USAREC spouse competing for Military Spouse of the Year

LANSING, Mi. — The spouse of a Great Lakes Recruiting Battalion Soldier has been selected to represent U.S. Army Recruiting Command in the Military Spouse magazine’s competition for 2019 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year.

Feb. 19, 2019

The DOD’s ASVAB Career Exploration Program Hosts Training to Improve Program Delivery

North Chicago, Ill. — Joint Service participation at the first-ever ASVAB Career Exploration Program Post-Test Interpretation Proficiency Training sessions is expected to strengthen recruiting efforts and facilitate reliable delivery of the DOD’s no-cost career planning resource.

Feb. 14, 2019

3rd Medical Recruiting Battalion hosts annual training at Fort Knox

Fort Knox, Ky — 3rd MRB ATC PT Staff Ride at Fort Duffield.

Feb. 14, 2019

Applicant Processing Moves to the Cloud

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — United States Military Entrance Command has its head in the cloud and plans to keep it there.

Feb. 12, 2019

Three Soldiers injured during training accident

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Three Soldiers were injured during a training accident at Homestead Air Reserve Base in Homestead, Florida, around 4 a.m. Feb. 12.

Feb. 12, 2019

How the 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion is Shaping the Future

The U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) recruiting battalions are struggling to recruit medical doctors for the Medical Corps (MC) (one of six branches in AMEDD), the most undermanned corps in AMEDD and most needed in times of war—directly affecting Army readiness. Conversely, within AMEDD recruiting, there is a ray of hope. The 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion (MRBn) is currently challenging the status quo and using modern technology to provide the command with a competitive edge. This article provides an understanding of the complex healthcare recruiting environment, the exciting solution, and a look into the future of AMEDD recruiting.

Feb. 11, 2019

New recruiting efforts include emphasis on 22 cities

WASHINGTON — The Army's new accession strategy includes expanding into major metropolitan areas and more into social media to reach a more diverse, qualified audience, leaders said in a Pentagon briefing Jan. 31.

Feb. 11, 2019

Army Recruiting selects athletes for new competitive Warrior Fitness Team

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Fifteen Soldier-athletes will be the first members of the new Warrior Fitness Team, the latest addition to the line-up of outreach programs developed to support the U.S. Army’s recruiting effort.

Feb. 7, 2019

Army recruiter ARCHIEzzle tells Soldier's story on YouTube

FORT MEADE, Md. — For over a decade and long before joining the Army, Staff Sgt. Archie Masibay has gazed directly into his camera, welcoming his YouTube community with the same opening line: "What's going on everyone -- ARCHIEzzle here!"

Feb. 5, 2019

Army secretary honors top recruiters

WASHINGTON — Traveling about half the time of the year as a recruiter, Staff Sgt. Jon McCoy heavily relies on his wife to take care of their toddler and home.