U.S. Army Recruiting News

group of men standing on a basketball court.

Sept. 11, 2020

Two Titles, One Mission: Coach & Army Capt. Carl Little

Richmond, Va. — Capt. Carl Little has been in the U.S. Army for 21 years, but his career has taken a path most would not expect of a Soldier. For six years of his Army career, Little has served as a basketball coach. That's right, basketball.

Sept. 10, 2020

USAREC to launch new shoulder sleeve insignia Sept. 14

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Tradition runs deep in the U.S. Army, and unit patches are just one staple in an organization steeped in history. On Sept. 14, 2020, U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s 48-year-old patch will get an official makeover.

(Left to Right) Caleb and Joshua Pym arrive at Fort Knox, Ky., to conduct the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) as part of their application for entrance into a U.S. military academy.
Photo courtesy Mrs. Melody Pym

Sept. 8, 2020

Southern Indiana Twins Compete for Military Academy Scholarships

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Two motivated, fit southern Indiana twins have their sights set on military academy scholarships, and they recently came to Fort Knox to complete their Candidate Fitness Assessments, a requirement for the scholarship application process.

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Sept. 2, 2020

Fort Knox, area leaders wish 102-year-old veteran unexpected happy birthday

RADCLIFF, Ky. — Sylvester Burg spent a relatively quiet Sunday in his Radcliff home Aug. 30, celebrating his 102nd birthday with close family members. Not so quiet on Monday.

Soldier stares at screens while conducting virtual recruiting operations.

Aug. 28, 2020

USAREC launches autonomous recruiting pilot

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The COVID-19 pandemic caused an expedited shift to virtual recruiting for U.S. Army Recruiting Command, highlighting the potential for success with mobile operations. To ensure recruiting noncommissioned officers have the tools they need to operate efficiently and remotely, the command is beginning an Autonomous Recruiting Operations pilot Oct. 1.

Female Soldier stands in uniform in front of flags

Aug. 26, 2020

A mom in boots: how a 35 year-old found her place in the U.S. Army

FORT KNOX, Ky. — After years of experiencing life in the Army from the outside as a military spouse, Kristi Clark decided it was time to answer her call to serve.

Future Soldier Ronald Kaszian Sauerbrey receives his Oath of Enlistment from company commander Capt. Mehmet Bahadir, while his younger siblings hold the American flag behind them.

Aug. 24, 2020

Recruiter brings swear-in ceremony to Future Soldier's home so family can participate

FORT KNOX, Ky. — When Future Soldier Ronald Kaszian Sauerbrey wanted his family there to witness his first step into the U.S. Army, his recruiter adapted and turned the experience into a moment to remember.

Aug. 24, 2020

Soldier and Family Assistance Program to host virtual employment fair

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Soldiers and family members across U.S. Army Recruiting Command are invited to participate in employment preparedness workshops throughout September and October to get ready for a virtual job fair Oct. 22.

Aug. 21, 2020

USAREC, CIMT, Fort Benning leaders address current training environment during virtual discussion

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The commanding generals of U.S. Army Recruiting Command, the Center for Initial Military Training and Fort Benning joined forces online Aug. 19 to ensure recruiters, Future Soldiers and family members understand the procedures in place to protect Army recruits before, during and after basic training.

Aug. 14, 2020

Recruiter to make USAREC history with new patch design

FORT KNOX, Ky. — A new patch is coming to U.S. Army Recruiting Command, courtesy of one of its own recruiters. Sgt. 1st Class Eddie Haddle, an Army recruiter stationed in Utah, designed the shoulder sleeve insignia that will become the official patch for the command Sept. 14.