U.S. Army Recruiting News

March 1, 2022

Digital signature capability now available in Army Career Explorer

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Applicants are now able to digitally sign pre-enlistment processing forms in their Army Career Explorer accounts from any touchscreen device, reducing the amount of time and paper used in the application process.

March 1, 2022

Army Recruiting: Text messages about a draft are fake

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Fraudulent messages about a purported military draft are once again circulating among members of the public.

Soldier looks out helicopter doorframe over mountains and military base.

Feb. 25, 2022

U.S. Army guarantees new enlistees duty station of choice

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The Army now offers new active-duty recruits the ability to select their first duty station, giving many the option to go as far away from or stay as close to home as they want.

U.S. Army Soldier at the top of a telephone pole completes lineman work.

Feb. 21, 2022

Credentialing Assistance Program paves the way for success after service

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army helps Soldiers earn civilian credentials and certifications that make them more marketable when it is time to transition out of the Army.

Two Army Soldiers in yellow jumpsuits stand in a plane's open door frame, preparing to parachute out.

Feb. 18, 2022

Army parachute team to host training for local Soldiers

FORT BRAGG, N.C. — The U.S. Army Parachute Team will host skydiving training as a part of their Green Platoon Initiative to recruit Fort Bragg Soldiers that aspire to join the team, but lack skydiving experience.

Army trainee in uniform and helmet, holds rope preparing to swing off a raised platform.

Feb. 14, 2022

Army offers bonuses for quick shippers

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army currently is offering bonuses up to $9,000 for individuals who are able to start training within the next several months.

Feb. 7, 2022

Army expands short-term enlistment options

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army has expanded its two-year enlistment options, making it easier for individuals who may not be comfortable making a four- or six-year commitment.

April 28, 2021

Army National Hiring Days kicks off May 10 with extra $2k bonus

Fort Knox, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command is hosting hundreds of virtual career fairs across the country as part of the of the military service’s second Army National Hiring Days event May 10-June 14.

Dec. 11, 2020

Richmond Recruiting Battalion hosts first Virtual STEM Tour

RICHMOND, Va. — A virtual STEM Career Exploration Event, featuring Army units across Virginia, successfully educated Richmond-area students and school administrators on careers in the U.S. Army.

graphic with text congratulating U.S. Army Recruiting Command for 62K soldiers enlisted in the Army.

Oct. 9, 2020

USAREC plays key role in success of Army’s FY20 end strength mission

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Army Recruiting Command successfully accessed enough new recruits to support the Regular Army end strength goal for fiscal 2020. Recruiting NCOs at about 1,400 locations around the world helped 62,150 individuals enlist and begin training to become a Soldier in the U.S. Army this year.