U.S. Army Recruiting News - Category 6N Central California

Jan. 26, 2026

6th Recruiting Brigade’s Elite: Top Five Recruiters Honored at Conmy Hall

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall — Honoring the "Top Five" The 6th Recruiting Brigade proudly recognizes the following Soldiers for their dedication and record-breaking achievements in FY25 (Photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald Holman, USARD PAO): Staff Sgt. Gage Smith – Portland Battalion (Wahiawa, HI) Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Altamirano – Southern California Battalion (El Centro, CA) Sgt. 1st Class Mcrey Formoso – Portland Battalion (Wahiawa, HI) Staff Sgt. Carlos Molano – Southern California Battalion (Menifee, CA) Staff Sgt. Gyres Fouelefack – Central California Battalion (San Jose East, CA)

U.S. Army Soldiers posing with an award.

Oct. 29, 2021

USAREC recognizes individual, unit winners for 2021

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command leaders recognized the top units, civilian employees and recruiting NCOs for fiscal 2021 during the Annual Leaders Training Conference here last week.

large group of soldiers in army uniform standing in front of flags.

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.

Staff Sgt. Michael Marl and Staff. Sgt. Isaiah Locklear, Army recruiters assigned to the Central California Recruiting Battalion, received the Soldier's Medal during a ceremony held in San Francisco on Nov. 9. The recruiters received this award for their quick actions during a shooting at the Tanforan Mall in San Bruno, California this past July. Marl and Locklear ensured the safety of applicants visiting their recruiting station before running towards the gunfire. They provided aid to two young boys who were injured during the incident.

Nov. 14, 2019

Army recruiters receive Soldier's Medal

SAN FRANCISCO — Two Army recruiters assigned to the Central California Army Recruiting Battalion received the Soldier's Medal during a ceremony held in San Francisco, California Nov. 9.

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.