Aug. 9, 2022

A second chance: continuing military service

TAMPA, Fla. — During a visit to his hometown of Bradenton, Florida, Maj. Gen. Kenneth Kamper, commanding general of the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, expected to meet with the mayor and talk to young JROTC students about Army opportunities. He got more than he bargained for though when he was approached by an Army veteran passionate about rejoining the Army.

March 22, 2022

Future Soldier’s uncle administers oath of enlistment, upholds family tradition

TAMPA, Fla. — A Future Soldier continued his family’s tradition of taking the oath of enlistment, administered by a family member.

March 4, 2022

Tampa Battalion Soldier killed in motorcycle accident

TAMPA, Fla. — A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Army Recruiting Battalion Tampa was killed in a motorcycle accident in Winter Park, Florida, Feb. 22.

Jan. 19, 2022

Military Recruiting is a Family Affair

TAMPA, Fla. — For some, service in the Army is a family business. Family members serving simultaneously is not rare, although it’s less common for siblings to be part of the same organization and share a similar mission.

Oct. 21, 2021

USAREC officer receives Gen. Douglas MacArthur Award

FORT KNOX, Ky. – A company commander from the Tampa Recruiting Battalion received one of the highest honors a junior officer can receive during a ceremony at the Pentagon Oct. 5.

July 30, 2021

USAREC recognizes top NCOs, units, Best Warriors during Fort Knox ceremony

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Top individuals and units received recognition from U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s senior leaders during a ceremony here July 29.

Dec. 18, 2020

Gators, community collect toys for Soldiers

FORT KNOX, Ky. — It was the first week for collecting toys and Kristen Fry didn’t know what to expect when she walked into Dollar Tree. It was a rough year, 2020. People might not be able to give as much. She introduced herself to the manager.

Nov. 15, 2018

USAREC providing assistance for Soldiers with deferred orders

FORT KNOX, Ky — U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s personnel office is actively working to assist recruiters adversely impacted by a recent temporary deferment of orders.