May 28, 2019

Future Soldier Enjoys Graduation From Hospital

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A hospital courtyard was turned into a makeshift graduation stage for a high school senior whose illness kept him for graduating alongside fellow members of his senior class. Justin Dees had hoped to join fellow seniors at William Blount High School Monday during graduation ceremonies. However, an illness kept him at Knoxville's East Tennessee Children's Hospital throughout this week. Thanks to fast work by hospital staff and local U.S. Army recruiters, Dees was formally presented with his diploma Monday night. Dees briefly exchanged hospital garb for a cap and gown as a piano was rolled in and a volunteer played "Pomp and Circumstances."

May 21, 2019

FY 19 USAREC Officer Promotion Selections

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Congratulations to the U.S. Army Recruiting Command officers selected for promotion.

May 20, 2019

Army announces alternate assessments for ACFT field testing

FORT EUSTIS, Va. — Following successful initial field testing, Army senior leaders have approved the development of alternate Army Combat Fitness Test assessments for selected Soldiers with permanent profiles that prevent full participation in the 6-event test.

May 9, 2019

Columbus Battalion recruiter died in weekend accident

FORT KNOX, Ky. — A Soldier assigned to the Columbus Army Recruiting Battalion died at University of Cincinnati Health Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 5.

May 8, 2019

USAREC highlights the “Best of the Best”

FORT KNOX , Ky. — After a week of grueling competition and intense board appearances, U.S. Army Recruiting Command announced the winners of its Best Warrior Competition its newest Sgt. Audie Murphy Club inductees May 3.

May 7, 2019

Newly commissioned 2LT to train as Black Hawk pilot

Nashville, Tenn. — A newly commissioned Army officer credits a lifelong love of all things science, technology, engineering and math and the help of her husband and an Army recruiter with helping her reach her goal to fly Black Hawks.

May 2, 2019

Educators get a glimpse into Army life

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The Army is a viable career option for young men and women. That is what U.S. Army Recruiting Command showed 25 education influencers, from across the U.S. during the National Educator Tour hosted at Fort Benning, Georgia, April 23-25. The National Educator Tour brings senior-level educators, including superintendents, organizational vice presidents, and private industry presidents, from across the nation to visit an Army base and allow them to experience a day in the life of a Soldier.

April 17, 2019

TRADOC CG emphasizes the importance of Mission Command

FORT EUSTIS, Va. — Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commanding general, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, has set a near-term priority to emphasizing the importance of Mission Command from AIT to the battlefield.

April 17, 2019

#MGMinute: Top Station Commanders

Fort Knox, Ky. — Maj. Gen. Frank Muth and Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia spent some time with top station commanders for the 2nd quarter of 2019 this morning. The ceremony honoring their successes will be held at the Hall of Heroes and will be live streamed on the USAREC Facebook page on April 17 at 2 p.m. EST.

April 16, 2019

Launch of "Your Future Starts Here" Mini-Series

Fort Knox, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command launched an 11-episode mini-series today to shatter misconceptions about Basic Combat Training and answer questions about what it takes to become a U.S. Army Soldier.