U.S. Army Recruiting News

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.

May 16, 2019

Army Esports Team tests gaming trailer

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army Esports Team took its new gaming trailer for a test drive at Fort Knox High School May 10, where faculty, staff and students could see and test the equipment on the trailer.

DECA student members experience the Army Decide to Lead exhibit during a recent DECA conference in Orlando.

May 13, 2019

New Army exhibit asks students to ‘Decide to Lead’

ORLANDO, Fla — The U.S. Army reached out to thousands of students and educators during the 2019 Distributive Education Clubs of America Conference in Orlando, Florida, April 28-29, by asking them to “Decide to Lead”.

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.

Ms. Kris Thomasian is a school board member on the Murrieta Valley Unified District Board of Education in Murrieta, CA., She took a few moments to chat with a Soldier during a military vehicle static display.

May 2, 2019

Educators get a glimpse into Army life

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The Army is a viable career option for young men and women. That is what U.S. Army Recruiting Command showed 25 education influencers, from across the U.S. during the National Educator Tour hosted at Fort Benning, Georgia, April 23-25. The National Educator Tour brings senior-level educators, including superintendents, organizational vice presidents, and private industry presidents, from across the nation to visit an Army base and allow them to experience a day in the life of a Soldier.

April 17, 2019

#MGMinute: Top Station Commanders

Fort Knox, Ky. — Maj. Gen. Frank Muth and Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia spent some time with top station commanders for the 2nd quarter of 2019 this morning. The ceremony honoring their successes will be held at the Hall of Heroes and will be live streamed on the USAREC Facebook page on April 17 at 2 p.m. EST.

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Horner with the Army Reserve Careers Division claimed the title as the 2019 All Army Champion at the U.S. Army Small Arms Championships at Fort Benning, Georgia March 10-16, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Michelle Lunato)

March 19, 2019

U.S. Army Small Arms Championship winners announced

FORT BENNING, Ga. — The 2019 U.S. Army Small Arms Championships, which is hosted by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, concluded it’s seven-day competition here on March 16 with an awards ceremony.