U.S. Army Recruiting News

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July 11, 2024

First cohort of talent acquisition technicians graduate, ready to hit the ground running

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Twenty-five warrant officers completed the Talent Acquisition Course today to become Talent Acquisition Technicians, the Army’s newest Military Occupational Specialty, 420T. The graduation marked the end of a journey, which started in March.

June 28, 2024

Meet Your TRADOC Instructor of the Year – Master Sgt. Shay Howlett

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Master Sgt. Shay Howlett, originally from Mount Airy, North Carolina, was named the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Instructor of the Year.

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March 13, 2024

Retired Army command sergeant major finds renewed passion for mentorship as high school girls’ volleyball coach

FORT KNOX, Ky. — After spending his Army career leading Soldiers as a noncommissioned officer, one retiree is now leading young athletes on the volleyball court.

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Feb. 19, 2024

Meet Your Recruiter – Sgt. 1st Class Travis Honore

FORT KNOX, Ky. — This Black History Month, we recognize the diverse and inspiring stories of our Recruiters. Each of these individuals contribute to the proud legacy of black excellence in our armed forces, embodying strength and commitment to a more inclusive tomorrow.

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Feb. 8, 2024

Universities partner with Recruiting and Retention College to further Soldier educational opportunities

FORT KNOX, Ky. — More than 500 students throughout the Fort Knox area expanded their educational horizons at the Recruiting and Retention College Jan. 31-Feb. 1 during a unique monthly event.

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Jan. 4, 2024

Sergeant Major of the Army promotes newest Army recruiters

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Serving as a recruiter for the U.S. Army secures the success and growth of the force. Recruiters must execute plans involving the constantly moving target of recruiting the American public.

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Nov. 30, 2023

Meet Your Recruiter - Sgt. 1st Class Eddie Quimby

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Sgt. 1st Class Eddie Quimby, a native of Clinton, Utah, serves as an instructor at the U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College at Fort Knox, Kentucky. U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership recently recognized Quimby for his contributions to the mission.

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June 8, 2022

U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College pursuing accreditation

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The Recruiting and Retention College will be evaluated by the Council on Occupational Education on June 13, 2022, as part of a Department of Education-required verification visit in the aftermath of the pandemic.

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Aug. 26, 2021

RRC instructor makes history, earns elite badge

Fort Knox, Ky. — A U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College instructor made history last month when he became the first at the college to earn the elite Master Army Instructor Badge during the first-ever Master Instructor Selection Board here.

July 23, 2021

Recruiting instructor named TRADOC NCO Instructor of the Year

FORT KNOX, Ky. — For the third year in a row, an instructor from the U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College has earned the title U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Noncommissioned Officer Instructor of the Year.