U.S. Army Recruiting News

April 18, 2025

Reddit: How this social media platform is shaping the future of recruitment

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In a world where digital communication dominates, Army Recruiters are finding innovative ways to connect with potential Future Soldiers.

Be All You Can Be slogan inspires to join ranks

April 18, 2025

How Mark Twain, and ‘Be All You Can Be’ inspired a literature buff to join the ranks

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — For Dominic, a young man with a bachelor’s degree in literature and passion for the works of Mark Twain, life’s journey has been anything but ordinary.

Lisa Lopez poses for camera with her two children

April 18, 2025

Resilience in Action: A determined return to the ranks

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — For Lisa Lopez, answering the call to serve wasn’t a question— it was who she was. Years after stepping away from active duty to focus on family, Lopez never let go of her goal: return to the Army, this time as an Officer.

SSG Salas poses with his son after swear in

Feb. 27, 2025

A Father’s Journey, A Son’s Dream

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In 2017, Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico, unleashing destruction that forever changed countless lives. For Staff Sgt. Salas, the Category 4 storm not only devastated the island but also swept away his restaurant— a dream he had built with grit.

SSG Salas holds company flag colors during company guideon during a change of responsibility

Feb. 27, 2025

Opportunities through Leadership and Success: Pennsylvania recruiter recognized for outstanding recruiting success

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Staff Sgt. Hector Salas Santiago, from Caguas, Puerto Rico, serves as an Army Recruiter at Mechanicsburg Recruiting Station, Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania. He was recently recognized by Maj. Gen. Johnny Davis, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command for his outstanding performance.

U.S. Army Soldier poses for photograph on stage

Aug. 12, 2024

Meet Your 420T - Chief Warrant Officer 3 Troy Capehart

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The Army’s recruiting transformation is underway as the first group of warrant officers recently graduated the talent acquisition technician training course.

U.S. Army Soldier in AGSU Uniform in front of an American Flag

March 12, 2024

Meet the Top 13 Recruiters - Sgt. 1st Class Mohamed Kaba

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Sgt. 1st Class Mohamed K. Kaba, a native of Conakry, Guinea, serves as a recruiter with the Hempstead Recruiting Station in Hempstead, New York. Kaba recently attended the Top 13 Recruiter ceremony, for the second time, as one of the 1st Brigade top recruiters.

two males posing with a female soldier being presented a certificate.

Oct. 26, 2023

Wolf and Company Solidifies New Army Partnership under the Partnership for Your Success Program

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Last week, the New England Recruiting Battalion had the privilege of signing an MOA with Wolf and Company to solidify the new Army partnership under the Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

group of people sitting in rows of chairs with one woman holding a microphone.

Oct. 23, 2023

Educator Forum Highlights Army Opportunities and Helps to Dispel Myths of Army Service

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — At the New England Educator Forum, held at Gillette Stadium on October 3rd, educators from high schools across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and southern New Hampshire gathered to learn more about what the U.S. Army has to offer their students.

Four men wearing U.S. Army uniforms posing for a the award recognition of one of the men.

Oct. 2, 2023

Meet your recruiter – Sgt. 1st Class Orlando Villanueva

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Sgt. 1st Class Orlando Villanueva, a native of Aguado, Puerto Rico, serves as a station commander with the U.S. Army Recruiting Command in Northfield, New Jersey. Army senior leaders recently recognized Villanueva as a top station commander in USAREC.