U.S. Army Recruiting News

Coronavirus has impacted countries, communities and families on a global level and taken many lives. Staff Sgt. Vi Marie Pedro says being 27-years old and in excellent health probably made a difference in her recovery, but she knows just how devastating the virus is for the elderly in our world.

April 29, 2020

New York recruiter recovers from COVID-19

ALBANY, N.Y. — It started with a fever March 25th.

Black male in fur hat stands next to young pacific American daughter and wife in pink jacket. Sun is shining in background.

April 28, 2020

Portland Battalion Soldier and Family Assistance Program manager keeps families updated during pandemic

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Information is a key resource in emergency situations; that’s why the Portland Recruiting Battalion Soldier and Family Assistance Program manager is doing her best to provide program updates to recruiters and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

USAREC returns to in-person applicant processing

April 27, 2020

USAREC begins deliberate, methodical return to in-person applicant processing

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command resumed in-person processing April 27 to allow applicants in certain areas of the country to complete their application requirements and confirm ship dates for basic training.

Students in the U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College’s Station Commander Course virtually reported April 20 for the school’s first-ever distance learning course.

April 24, 2020

Army Recruiting and Retention College transitions to distance learning

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Students in the U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College’s Station Commander Course virtually reported April 20 for the school’s first-ever distance learning course.

“I’m a volunteer firefighter, and I’m having a blast doing what I do,” said Sgt. 1st Class Mark Poczobut, who is currently serving in the Albany Recruiting Battalion.

April 21, 2020

Army recruiter fights battles and blazes

ALBANY, N.Y. — There’s an Army recruiter in Middletown, New York, who’s not just putting people in the Army, he’s also putting out fires.

Sgt. 1st Class Peter Mitchell is a Soldier with more than 19 years of military service, and he insists he’s just doing his part to serve his country and community in times of need.

April 21, 2020

Army recruiter serves Maryland community as volunteer firefighter

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Sgt. 1st Class Peter Mitchell wears more than one uniform to support and protect his community and his nation.

Recruiters resume shipping to basic training after two-week pause.

April 20, 2020

U.S. Army to resume shipping recruits to basic training after two-week pause

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army will resume shipping future Soldiers to initial entry training April 20, following a two-week pause that was put in place to ensure necessary COVID-19 mitigation measures were operating effectively at all four Army training centers.

GLEN ARM, Md. -- Spc. Eva Perry, a cryptologic linguist (35P), from Issaquah, Washington, and assigned to B Company, 782nd Military Intelligence (MI) Battalion (Cyber), competes against her peers in an obstacle course event during the 780th MI Brigade’s Best Warrior Competition on March 6.

April 20, 2020

Up to $40k bonuses available for new cryptologic linguists

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army is seeking qualified individuals who excel at solving puzzles to serve as cryptologic linguists. Interested applicants could receive up to $40,000 in signing bonuses or student loan repayment up to $65,000, depending on the length of the term of service and the training ship date.

The Fernandez team is assigned to the Hartford Recruiting Company, one of seven in the Albany Recruiting Battalion. They’ve known each other for five years, been married for three, and have managed to get stationed together for every assignment in their Army careers.

April 14, 2020

Recruiting couple defines teamwork

ALBANY, N.Y. — She’s known for being sweet and soft spoken. He speaks his mind and isn’t afraid to put himself out there. So what connects these two?

Nine young men and women of different races in black t-shirts raise their right hands.

April 13, 2020

USAREC works quickly to develop new initiatives, procedures to support all-virtual environment

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Taking cues from recruiters, U.S. Army Recruiting Command leaders have worked to adapt to the current situation by fast-tracking multiple new initiatives that align with the realities of recruiting in this unprecedented, 100-percent virtual environment.