U.S. Army Recruiting News

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March 19, 2020

Emergency medicine doctor shares Army story with premed students

WACO, Texas — “When I was at Baylor 9-11 happened,” said Army Capt. Vanessa Sieg, a former Baylor University graduate, now Army emergency medicine physician. “I don’t know if y’all remember that or not, but when 9-11 happened, I really felt that urge to join the military, that sense of duty to serve your country.”

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March 10, 2020

5th MRBn NCO named brigade best warrior

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class William Booth was named the U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade’s best warrior of the year Feb. 28, all while breaking a finger during the competition.

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March 6, 2020

San Antonio Community Action Committee reconvenes to support Army recruiting

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The San Antonio Community Action Committee held the first quarterly meeting of the year to support the U.S. Army’s recruiting efforts in South-Central Texas at the University of the Incarnate Word Mar. 5.

Six U.S. Army medical recruiters assigned to the 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion were presented Army Recruiter Rings by Army Maj. Gen. Frank M. Muth, commanding general, U.S. Army Recruiting Command at the 5th MRBn headquarters Feb. 24.

Feb. 24, 2020

USAREC CG presents six Army Recruiter Rings to 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion personnel

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Six U.S. Army medical recruiters assigned to the 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion were presented Army Recruiter Rings by Army Maj. Gen. Frank M. Muth, commanding general, U.S. Army Recruiting Command at the 5th MRBn headquarters Feb. 24.

Jan. 31, 2020

Army offering incentives to medical specialties

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army is looking for motivated health professionals and has added eight medical specialties to the list of part-time careers eligible for $25,000-$75,000 in bonuses per year.

Two male Soldiers in green camouflage uniforms and black berets stand in front of a crow of people and Soliders. The Soldier to the left is saluting with his right hand. The Soldier to the right has a white red and blue company guidon held straight out on a wood and medal pole.

Jan. 22, 2020

1SG Brian Filipowski: A temporary setback takes him to the top

HOUSTON — The first sergeant of U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Company, Houston unexpectedly tore his bicep tendon during a team-building event and a match of ultimate Frisbee in 2018. This injury led to surgery, months of rehabilitation, and a temporary setback that changed his life.

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Dec. 19, 2019

Is God calling you to serve as a U.S. Army Chaplain?

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — As the chaplain for the 502d Force Support Group prepares to retire, Army Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Cloyd L. Colby felt prompted to write a letter inviting prospective chaplain candidates to consider military ministry.

Army Sgt. Andrew Yosten, a combat medic and medical recruiter for the U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Station, Houston, works with premedical students during a Stop-the-Bleed Clinic during the American Medical Student Association Premed Fest at Texas A&M University Nov. 24.

Dec. 5, 2019

Premedical students gain Army insight at AMSA Premed Fest

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The U.S. Army 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion coordinated clinical skills training for over 200 premedical students during the American Medical Student Association’s Premed Fest at Texas A&M University Nov. 23-24.

Maj. Charles Wyatt (left), executive officer, 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion, donates blood at a mobile blood drive hosted by the Armed Services Blood Program with Lt. Col. Mary Rivera (right), commander, 5th MRB, at the Jimmy Brought Fitness Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Oct. 30.

Nov. 1, 2019

The 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion donates lifesaving blood during military blood drive

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion teamed up with the Armed Services Blood Program to host a mobile blood drive at the Jimmy Brought Fitness Center, Oct. 30.

Retired U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) Francis G. O'Connor, a professor in Military and Emergency Medicine and the medical director for the Consortium on Health and Military Performance, Uniformed Services University, lectures students at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences – Northwest Regional Campus on strategies to prevent exertional heat illnesses in athletes, Aug. 27.

Oct. 10, 2019

The “Godfather of Sports Medicine” provides exertional illness lecture at NW Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Northwest Arkansas teamed up with the U.S. Army medical recruiting station of Little Rock to host a special guest lecture on preventing exertional illnesses in athletes and warriors, late summer.