U.S. Army Recruiting News

May 21, 2019

FY 19 USAREC Officer Promotion Selections

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Congratulations to the U.S. Army Recruiting Command officers selected for promotion.

A Soldier assigned to Fort Drum, N.Y. carries two 40 pound kettle bells during a field test for the new Army Combat Fitness Test, Nov. 1, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. James Avery)

May 20, 2019

Army announces alternate assessments for ACFT field testing

FORT EUSTIS, Va. — Following successful initial field testing, Army senior leaders have approved the development of alternate Army Combat Fitness Test assessments for selected Soldiers with permanent profiles that prevent full participation in the 6-event test.

May 16, 2019

Army Esports Team tests gaming trailer

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army Esports Team took its new gaming trailer for a test drive at Fort Knox High School May 10, where faculty, staff and students could see and test the equipment on the trailer.

“You give us access to an amazing talent pool,” said founder Jim Koch. “So for us, we’re very excited about this partnership because you will help us hire better people than we can get on our own."

May 14, 2019

U.S. Army partners with The Boston Beer Company to create employment opportunities

BOSTON — The rich history of the city of Boston dates back to the birthplace of the U.S. Army. Colonial Soldiers were first referred to as “Patriots,” all-American and emboldened with the very essence of patriotism.

DECA student members experience the Army Decide to Lead exhibit during a recent DECA conference in Orlando.

May 13, 2019

New Army exhibit asks students to ‘Decide to Lead’

ORLANDO, Fla — The U.S. Army reached out to thousands of students and educators during the 2019 Distributive Education Clubs of America Conference in Orlando, Florida, April 28-29, by asking them to “Decide to Lead”.

Army recruiter Staff Sgt. Joshua Crupper, 28, sustained the injury from an accident during a family celebration at his home in Independence, Kentucky.

May 9, 2019

Columbus Battalion recruiter died in weekend accident

FORT KNOX, Ky. — A Soldier assigned to the Columbus Army Recruiting Battalion died at University of Cincinnati Health Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 5.

The USAREC 2019 Best Warrior is Staff Sgt. Cayce Watson, Portland Recruiting Battalion, 6th Recruiting Brigade. He will move on to the Training and Doctrine Command competition happening at Fort Rucker, Alabama July 14-19.

May 8, 2019

USAREC highlights the “Best of the Best”

FORT KNOX , Ky. — After a week of grueling competition and intense board appearances, U.S. Army Recruiting Command announced the winners of its Best Warrior Competition its newest Sgt. Audie Murphy Club inductees May 3.

May 7, 2019

Newly commissioned 2LT to train as Black Hawk pilot

Nashville, Tenn. — A newly commissioned Army officer credits a lifelong love of all things science, technology, engineering and math and the help of her husband and an Army recruiter with helping her reach her goal to fly Black Hawks.

Ms. Kris Thomasian is a school board member on the Murrieta Valley Unified District Board of Education in Murrieta, CA., She took a few moments to chat with a Soldier during a military vehicle static display.

May 2, 2019

Educators get a glimpse into Army life

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The Army is a viable career option for young men and women. That is what U.S. Army Recruiting Command showed 25 education influencers, from across the U.S. during the National Educator Tour hosted at Fort Benning, Georgia, April 23-25. The National Educator Tour brings senior-level educators, including superintendents, organizational vice presidents, and private industry presidents, from across the nation to visit an Army base and allow them to experience a day in the life of a Soldier.

May 1, 2019

***ATTENTION ALL SERVICEMEMBERS***

WORC — Innovation, creativity, initiative, communication, teamwork, processes. If these words describe you or your interests, do not delay,