July 3, 2019

McCarthy reinforces importance of recruiting mission

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The Honorable Ryan McCarthy, who currently is performing the duties of the secretary of the Army, emphasized the importance of the recruiting mission during a visit to U.S. Army Recruiting Command here July 2.

July 1, 2019

Cadet helps a community rise

HUEHUETENANGO, GUATEMALA — From sunrise to sunset the engineers are laying down the sturdy foundation for schools and a clinic in Huehuetanago, Guatemala. But this time they have an unusual addition to their ranks. Cadet Jenna Yorko, a native of Philadelphia, has joined the hardworking team.

June 19, 2019

Army Information Environment Kick-off and team selection

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army is implementing the new Army Accessions Information Environment system used by U.S. Army Recruiting Command to process applicants for enlistment.

June 14, 2019

USAREC welcomes new deputy commanding officer

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command welcomed a new deputy commanding officer during a ceremony here today.

June 5, 2019

Army recruiter receives Distinguished Service Cross

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Life flipped upside down for Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Waters on July 30, 2008, when an improvised explosive device caused massive damage to his vehicle in Afghanistan, leaving him and his fellow Soldiers injured and unconscious.

June 3, 2019

U.S. Army Recruiting Command hosts nationwide “Call to Service”

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Recruiters across the country are answering the Army birthday’s “Call to Service” with a nationwide recruiting blitz June 14.

June 3, 2019

Modernizing recruiting: New technology to streamline lead collection

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army is modernizing its approach to recruiting and its tools of the trade – recruiters need devices and programs that keep pace with the ever-advancing technology America’s youth know and expect.

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.