U.S. Army Recruiting News

Cadet Jenna Yorko, 365th Engineer Battalion, Schuylkill Haven, Pa., takes notes with Spc. Germain Brown at Eucalypto school construction site during exercise Beyond the Horizon.

July 1, 2019

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.

Accessions Information Environment-Recruiting

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.

Brig. Gen. Kevin Vereen, outgoing U.S. Army Recruiting Command Deputy Commanding General - Operations, Maj. Gen. Frank Muth USAREC Commanding General, and incoming USAREC DCG-O, Col. Patrick Michaelis prepare for the change of command Ceremony that was held today at USAREC Headquarters at Fort Knox.

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.

U.S. Army Recruiting Command Team, Maj. Gen Frank Muth and Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia present Sgt. 1st Class Greg Waters with the Distinguished Service Cross.

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.

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

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 21, 2019

FY 19 USAREC Officer Promotion Selections

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

A Soldier assigned to Fort Drum, N.Y. carries two 40 pound kettle bells during a field test for the new Army Combat Fitness Test, Nov. 1, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. James Avery)

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.

Army recruiter Staff Sgt. Joshua Crupper, 28, sustained the injury from an accident during a family celebration at his home in Independence, Kentucky.

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.

The USAREC 2019 Best Warrior is Staff Sgt. Cayce Watson, Portland Recruiting Battalion, 6th Recruiting Brigade. He will move on to the Training and Doctrine Command competition happening at Fort Rucker, Alabama July 14-19.

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.