Jan. 8, 2021

From homeless, to green, to gold: An Army officer’s humble beginnings

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Orphaned and alone, 1st Lt. Matthew Mickey was a homeless teenager when he walked into an Army recruiting station in 2001. Now he is an executive officer for the Army in New York City, nearly 20 years after attacks there changed the course of his life.

Dec. 17, 2020

AIE pilot to land in Syracuse

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command leaders selected the brigade’s Syracuse Recruiting Battalion to be the pilot location for the new Accessions Information Environment.

Nov. 23, 2020

‘Virtually’ Everywhere: USAREC participating in online career fairs nationwide

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Things are Indeed busy on the virtual recruiting front.

Oct. 30, 2020

1st Brigade builds teamwork through awards competition

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Non-commissioned officers from 1st Recruiting Brigade gathered here Oct. 19 to compete in the 1st Quarter Awards Board.

Oct. 1, 2020

USAREC announces 2020 NCOs of the year

Fort Knox, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command leaders have selected the four 2020 noncommissioned officers of the year.

Aug. 27, 2020

Teamwork, trust go hand-in-hand

NEW YORK — An Army logistics officer took command of Queens Army Recruiting Company July 24, 2020, with a goal of providing others the opportunities he’s had throughout his career.

Aug. 24, 2020

Recruiter brings swear-in ceremony to Future Soldier's home so family can participate

FORT KNOX, Ky. — When Future Soldier Ronald Kaszian Sauerbrey wanted his family there to witness his first step into the U.S. Army, his recruiter adapted and turned the experience into a moment to remember.

July 8, 2020

Announcing U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel & NASA Astronaut Dr. Francisco Rubio as Virtual Keynote Speaker at the Governor’s School of New Jersey

LAKEHURST, NJ — The U.S. Army’s Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion alongside the Governor’s School of Engineering & Technology at Rutgers University and the Governor’s School in the Sciences at Drew University are pleased to announce U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel & National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Astronaut Dr. Francisco Rubio as the first virtual keynote speaker at the Governor’s School of New Jersey on July 14th.

June 8, 2020

Vermont recruiter reflects on Army career and 245 years of history

ALBANY, N.Y. — When the first Continental Congress founded the Army in 1775, it was done to protect the original 13 colonies against invasion by the British. The U.S. Army continues to fight to protect Americans from aggressors 245 years later. It does so successfully because of Soldiers who are dedicated and determined to maintain the traditions and roles established all those years ago.

May 19, 2020

Recruiter by day, a battle buddy for life

BALTIMORE, Md. — During the day Sgt. Jamye Mort works hard to find candidates to join the U.S. Army, but in her off time, she volunteers to help her fellow Soldiers. Mort, a recruiter with the Frederick Company, Baltimore Recruiting Battalion, spends her off-duty hours volunteering with a local non-profit organization that helps veterans and their families cope with mental health and physical issues.