U.S. Army Recruiting News - Category 1st Recruiting Brigade

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Sept. 28, 2021

Maryland-based recruiters present posthumous Bronze Star Medal to WWII veteran’s family

Frederick, Md. — Two Army recruiting noncommissioned officers joined a local congressman to posthumously recognize a World War II Soldier for meritorious service during a ceremony at the American Legion Francis Scott Key Post 11 here Sept. 18.

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Sept. 27, 2021

USAREC names 2021 NCOs of the Year

Fort Knox, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command leaders have announced the winners of this year’s Annual Awards Board, held here Sept. 21-24. Four noncommissioned officers were selected as the 2021 USAREC NCOs of the Year after competing against the top NCOs from each recruiting brigade.

Sept. 1, 2021

D.C.-based recruiter administers CPR in local coffee shop

WASHINGTON — An Army recruiter from the Washington, D.C., Recruiting Station was standing in line at his local Starbucks Aug. 13 when someone shouted from the far corner of the shop.

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July 30, 2021

USAREC recognizes top NCOs, units, Best Warriors during Fort Knox ceremony

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Top individuals and units received recognition from U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s senior leaders during a ceremony here July 29.

July 16, 2021

Summer Kick-Off Future Soldier Swear In With Medal of Honor Recipient David Bellavia

RICHMOND, Va. — More than 140 Future Soldiers, supporting family members and community partners gathered in Virginia Beach, VA., for a Summer Kick-Off Future Soldier event with Medal of Honor recipient, Retired Staff Sgt. David Bellavia, on June 24.

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July 16, 2021

Army Chief of Staff recognizes Top Recruiting Company Command Teams

ARLINGTON, Va. — Thirteen recruiting officers and noncommissioned officers headed to the Pentagon July 13 for a recognition ceremony hosted by the Army chief of staff.

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July 7, 2021

U.S. Army hosts Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician hiring days around nation

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — The U.S. Army is hosting a series of in-service hiring days for enlisted Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians at installations across the nation from July through September.

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May 27, 2021

USAREC names Best Warrior to represent the command at TRADOC competition

Fort Knox, Ky. — After a week of grueling competition and intense board appearances, U.S. Army Recruiting Command announced the winner of its Best Warrior Competition May 20.

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May 10, 2021

Soldiers see Army as viable career option

WASHINGTON — Joining the Army started as a daydream for Gabrielle Zoellner as she sat in her middle school classroom. But she quickly began to view the Army as a career choice during her high school years.

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May 10, 2021

Army seeks future officers during virtual hiring spree

WASHINGTON — Even though death threats were common in Iraq during the mid-2000s, the scare tactic still left M. Sayer a bit unnerved while he worked as a linguist for the U.S. military.