U.S. Army Recruiting News

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.

Four Soldiers in black and white jerseys with Army logos sit at computers with headsets on playing video games.

April 10, 2020

U.S. Army Esports Team expands virtual outreach

FORT KNOX, Ky. — While the U.S. Army Esports Team already spends much of its time in the digital space it has increased its online presence in support of current operations. As people work through this period of social distancing, the team is stepping up their game to provide more content and engagement on its digital platforms.

The recruiters are using open-source 3D files to make the N95 masks.

April 9, 2020

Central Jersey recruiters make masks with 3D Printers for essential personnel

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — While social distancing is the new norm for much of America, U.S. Army recruiters in New Jersey have found a way to continue supporting their community from afar, using personal 3D printers to make surgical masks for local first responders.

future soldiers raising their right hand

April 8, 2020

Some new Soldiers can now qualify for higher rank, more pay

FORT KNOX, Ky. — New Soldiers typically enter the U.S. Army at the rank of private, but now some will have the opportunity to enter at higher ranks if they’ve achieved certain civilian qualifications, referred other applicants, or completed college courses.

white female with shoulder brown hair in grey and white striped shirt sits outside.

April 7, 2020

USAREC spouse selected for Military Family Readiness Council

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Ten years ago, Jill Waters knew nothing about military life, but jumped right in after becoming an Army spouse, eventually earning a place on the Military Family Readiness Council.

April 6, 2020

U.S. Army places temporary hold on new recruits to basic training

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army has temporarily delayed the movement of Future Soldiers to Basic Combat Training effective April 6. Those who are currently in BCT and Advanced Individual Training will continue training under the screening and monitoring guidelines established last month and will proceed to their next assignments upon graduation.