U.S. Army Recruiting News

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.

July 13, 2018

13 JUL 18 ***** Attention All 350F and 351L Applicants*****

Fort Bragg, NC — The Military Intelligence Branch has made the decision to add an additional 350F and 351L Selection Board (24-28 SEP 18). Please visit the board schedule link for submission deadlines

June 22, 2018

Charlotte Company Change of Command

22 June 2018 — 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 Christina Long

June 4, 2018

04 JUN 18 *****Attention All 914A and 915A Applicants*****

Fort Bragg, NC — The Ordnance Branch has made the decision to add an additional 914A and 915A Selection Board (23-27 JUL 18) and (24-28 SEP 18).

May 30, 2018

30 MAY 18***** Attention All 170A Cyber Operations Technician Applicants*****

Fort Bragg, NC — The Cyber Branch has made the decision to add an additional 170A Selection Board (23-27 JUL 18).

6th Medical Recruiting Battalion Commander, Lt. Col. Matthew Mapes, presents the PaYS certificate to Amy King, senior vice president and chief people manager, Centura Health, as part of ceremony to recognize the partnership at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colo. on May 22, 2018.

May 22, 2018

U.S. Army partners with Centura Health

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — The U.S. Army and Centura Health signed a partnership agreement on May 22 as part of the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program. The 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion Commander, Lt. Col. Matthew Mapes, and Amy King, senior vice president and chief people manager, Centura Health, signed the memorandum of agreement during a ceremony at St. Anthony Hospital attended by Soldiers from the Aurora Medical Recruiting Station and Centura Health employees.

Brig. Gen. Joe Heck, Deputy Joint Staff Surgeon and Director, Reserve Readiness, speaks to an attendee of the Essentials of Emergency Medicine workshop at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas on 15 May. Heck was on hand with members of the 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion to explain the benefits and opportunities of a career in Army Medicine. For more information on the Army's more than 80 medical specialties, go online at healthcare.goarmy.com.

May 15, 2018

Essentials of Emergency Medicine 2018

LAS VEGAS — Brig. Gen. Joe Heck, Deputy Joint Staff Surgeon and Director, Reserve Readiness, and members of the 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion explained the benefits and opportunities of a career in Army Medicine to attendees of the Essentials of Emergency Medicine workshop at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. on 15 May.