U.S. Army Recruiting News

Aug. 20, 2018

*****Attention Aspiring Army Aviators*****

FORT BRAGG — Army Aviation recently made changes that provide increased 153A selection opportunities for E1 through E5 on the Warrant Officer Selection Boards.

Aug. 20, 2018

*****Attention All 311A CID Applicants*****

FORT BRAGG — The "New Packet" deadline for applicants interested in applying for these specialties on the SEP 2018 Selection Board has been EXTENDED to 30 AUG 18.

Present and Past USAREC Command Psychologists, Lt. Col. Joseph H. Afanador (left) and Lt. Col. Craig M. Jenkins (right) receive the 2018 Julius E. Uhlaner Award from Society for Military Psychology Division 19 President retired USAF Lt. Col. Mark Staal during the #APA2018 Convention in San Francisco, Califorinia. The Office of Command Psychologist was recognized with the Julius E. Uhlaner Award for their efforts to improve the effectiveness of the assessment for Soldiers being considered for or assigned to recruiting duty.

Aug. 14, 2018

USAREC Office of the Command Psychologist receives Uhlaner Award for Excellence

SAN FRANCISCO — The Office of the Command Psychologist (OCP), United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) received the Society of Military Psychology’s Julius E. Uhlaner Award on Friday for their initiative to improve the effectiveness of the assessment for Soldiers being considered for or assigned to recruiting duty.

Maj. Lakishia M. Simmons, San Francisco Medical Recruiting Station officer-in-charge, speaks with a convention attendee and her parent at the American Psychological Association 2018 Convention held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California on August 9. Simmons was on hand with her healthcare recruiting team to explain the benefits and opportunities of a career in Army Medicine. For more information on the Army's more than 90 medical specialties go to healthcare.goarmy.com.

Aug. 14, 2018

American Psychological Association 2018

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. — U.S. Army medical recruiters and subject matter experts communicated the benefits and opportunities of careers in Army Medicine at the American Psychological Association 2018 Convention held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California on August 9.

Soldier and gamers conducting an interview for Twitch TV

Aug. 14, 2018

Recruiter live recruits as shoutcaster on Twitch

Baton Rouge, La — Army Entertainment, Family Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) and the Baton Rouge Recruiting Battalion are teaming up to bring Soldiers and the community the Army Esports tournament live on Twitch from July to September.Twitch is the largest online streaming gaming platform where millions of gamers unite to play, watch and interact with their

Aug. 13, 2018

*****Attention All 311A CID Applicants*****

FORT BRAGG — The "New Packet" deadline for applicants interested in applying for these specialties on the SEP 2018 Selection Board has been EXTENDED to 24 AUG 18.

Sgt. 1st Class Michael Smith, U.S. Army recruiter and athlete, trained to compete as a triathlete at the Paralympic level. He recently moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, from Fort Knox, Kentucky to serve as part of the U.S. Army's World Class Athlete Paralympic Program.

Aug. 7, 2018

Accident drives Army recruiter to become world-class athlete

FORT KNOX, Ky — When Sgt. 1st Class Michael Smith was hit by distracted driver seven years ago, he lost his arm and almost his life, but that didn't stop him. In fact, it motivated him even more.

From left to right, Sgt.1st Class Philip Nordstrom, Col. Mark Nordstrom and 1st Lt. Joel Nordstrom enjoyed a day at a Carolina Panthers "Salute to Service" football game where Col. Nordstrom gave the opening invocation before the game. (Photo Credit: Photo courtesy of Sgt. 1st Class Philip Nordstrom)

July 31, 2018

Health professions scholarship program selects special operations recruiter

FORT KNOX, Ky — A U.S. Army special operations recruiter is hanging up his green beret after 13 years on active duty and picking up a stethoscope to become a doctor.

LTC Daniel Mitchell passes Charlotte Company Guidon to incoming Company Commander CPT Matthew King during the Change of Command Ceremony at Hendrick Motorsports Complex

July 22, 2018

Charlotte Company Change of Command

22 June 2018 — Concord, NC CPT Matthew King assumes command of Raleigh Recruiting Battalions Charlotte Company on 22 June 2018 in Concord, NC. The Change of Command took place in the location befitting the Charlotte Company, known as the motorsports capital. Hendrick Motorsports opened its complex to host Charlotte Companies Change of Command between CPT

Lt. Col. Kenneth Lutz, 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion incoming commander, presents the battalion colors to Command Sgt. Maj. James E. Stevens, during the 6th MRBn Change of Command Ceremony on July 19.

July 20, 2018

6th MRBn conducts Change of Command Ceremony

LAS VEGAS — Lt. Col. Matthew J. Mapes handed over command of the 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion to Lt. Col. Kenneth C. Lutz in a ceremony held Thursday at the Hampton Inn.