March 11, 2019

Machine Gun Minute: Update to Enhanced Assignment Incentive Pay Mar. 11, 2019

FORT KNOX, Ky — Maj. Gen. Frank Muth, commanding general, U.S. Army Recruiting Command and Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia have a message for you with an update to Enhanced Assignment Incentive Pay.

March 8, 2019

Program pays dividends for Soldiers after Army service

HOUSTON, Texas — There comes a time in a Soldier's military career when they hang up their boots and re-enter the civilian world. The Soldier for Life program helps prepare Soldiers for success after their time in service is over and the Partnership for Youth Success program helps link Soldiers with companies looking to hire them.

Feb. 22, 2019

#MachineGunMinute: Crushing February phase line Feb. 22, 2019

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The MachineGunMinute is a new form of communication from the U.S. Army Recruiting Command Team, Maj. Gen Frank Muth and Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia. These short blasts of information will be in video form and will be posted on all of the USAREC official, social media platforms and on iKrome.

Feb. 19, 2019

The DOD’s ASVAB Career Exploration Program Hosts Training to Improve Program Delivery

North Chicago, Ill. — Joint Service participation at the first-ever ASVAB Career Exploration Program Post-Test Interpretation Proficiency Training sessions is expected to strengthen recruiting efforts and facilitate reliable delivery of the DOD’s no-cost career planning resource.

Feb. 14, 2019

Applicant Processing Moves to the Cloud

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — United States Military Entrance Command has its head in the cloud and plans to keep it there.

Feb. 12, 2019

How the 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion is Shaping the Future

The U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) recruiting battalions are struggling to recruit medical doctors for the Medical Corps (MC) (one of six branches in AMEDD), the most undermanned corps in AMEDD and most needed in times of war—directly affecting Army readiness. Conversely, within AMEDD recruiting, there is a ray of hope. The 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion (MRBn) is currently challenging the status quo and using modern technology to provide the command with a competitive edge. This article provides an understanding of the complex healthcare recruiting environment, the exciting solution, and a look into the future of AMEDD recruiting.

Feb. 11, 2019

New recruiting efforts include emphasis on 22 cities

WASHINGTON — The Army's new accession strategy includes expanding into major metropolitan areas and more into social media to reach a more diverse, qualified audience, leaders said in a Pentagon briefing Jan. 31.

Feb. 7, 2019

Army recruiter ARCHIEzzle tells Soldier's story on YouTube

FORT MEADE, Md. — For over a decade and long before joining the Army, Staff Sgt. Archie Masibay has gazed directly into his camera, welcoming his YouTube community with the same opening line: "What's going on everyone -- ARCHIEzzle here!"

Feb. 5, 2019

Army secretary honors top recruiters

WASHINGTON — Traveling about half the time of the year as a recruiter, Staff Sgt. Jon McCoy heavily relies on his wife to take care of their toddler and home.

Feb. 5, 2019

Army reaches milestones in modernizing recruiting efforts

The Army has reached several milestones to modernizing recruiting, since approving the Fiscal Year 2019 Army Accessions Campaign Plan in November.