U.S. Army Recruiting News

July 30, 2023

Craig Morgan enlists in U.S. Army Reserve

Nashville, Tenn. — Army veteran Craig Morgan surprised the sold-out audience at the Grand Ole Opry by enlisting and being sworn into the U.S. Army Reserve during the live show on Saturday, July 29.

July 26, 2023

USMEPCOM Expands Applicant Guest Policy to include National Guard and Reserve Applicants

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill — Beginning July 31, National Guard and Reserve component applicants will be authorized two guests to attend the Oath of Enlistment.

March 14, 2023

Golden Knights team member dies after training accident

FORT KNOX, Ky. — A member of the United States Army Parachute Team died on March 13, 2023.

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Jan. 23, 2023

Recruiting Pilot, Soldier Referral Program, offers promotion incentives for Soldiers

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army is offering promotion incentives to Soldiers who refer individuals to their local recruiting station. The Soldier Referral Program encourages all Soldiers to support recruiting and gives them an opportunity to share their stories and decision to serve with their community. 

Oct. 25, 2022

Army offers March2Success tools to improve test scores

FORT KNOX, Ky — The U.S. Army offers a free website for individuals interested in improving test scores and knowledge in a variety of subjects.

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Oct. 21, 2022

Army re-establishes accelerated naturalization for Lawful Permanent Residents

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army has re-established the opportunity for Lawful Permanent Residents to apply for accelerated naturalization upon arrival at the Army Reception Battalion for Basic Combat Training.

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Sept. 29, 2022

College Loan Repayment Program updates for FY2023

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Future Soldiers with qualifying student loans may be eligible to receive up to $65,000 of student loan debt repayment as part of their U.S. Army enlistment contract. The Loan Repayment Program is available for new applicants in select military occupational specialties.

Serve your country and pursue your education goals

Sept. 19, 2022

Soldiers receive education benefits in addition to cash signing bonuses

FORT KNOX, Ky. — In addition to the current enlistment bonuses available, the Army also offers opportunities for Soldiers to attend college for free.

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Sept. 2, 2022

Split Training Option allows high school juniors to get a head start toward a career

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The Army Split Training Option allows 17-year-olds, with parental consent, to join the Army Reserve as a junior in high school. The junior attends weekend drills once a month and attends Basic Combat Training after completion of the school year.

U.S. Army paratroopers with the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, exit a CH-47 Chinook during an airborne operation at Juliet Drop Zone, Italy, June 9, 2022. Families of the paratroopers were invited to witness their jump. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance. (U.S. Army photograph by Staff Sgt. Alexander Skripnichuk)

July 15, 2022

Guaranteed duty locations of choice

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The. U.S. Army has added Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Fort Campbell, Kentucky; and Vicenza, Italy to the growing list of guaranteed assignment locations applicants may select when using the Army’s duty station of choice enlistment incentive. This brings the total count to 15 locations.