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.

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.

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.

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.