U.S. Army Recruiting News

Six U.S. Army medical recruiters assigned to the 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion were presented Army Recruiter Rings by Army Maj. Gen. Frank M. Muth, commanding general, U.S. Army Recruiting Command at the 5th MRBn headquarters Feb. 24.

Feb. 24, 2020

USAREC CG presents six Army Recruiter Rings to 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion personnel

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Six U.S. Army medical recruiters assigned to the 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion were presented Army Recruiter Rings by Army Maj. Gen. Frank M. Muth, commanding general, U.S. Army Recruiting Command at the 5th MRBn headquarters Feb. 24.

Gen. Paul E. Funk II, Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, has compiled 40 guiding principles he considers fundamental to successful service. He calls these principles, Funk's Fundamentals. (U.S. Army courtesy graphic)

Feb. 19, 2020

Funk’s Fundamentals: General Shares Life Lessons

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va., — With the formation of every team, comes learning the basic fundamentals of the game in order to reach the end goal, a winning score. There are many components that make up a successful team, but no matter what the role, they all come together for a common objective. Through training, teambuilding, and effective leadership, every coach can achieve a winning record.

Army astronaut, Col. Andrew Morgan waves in space.

Feb. 13, 2020

Army astronaut to administer oath of enlistment from space

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command is partnering with NASA and Space Center Houston to host the first nationwide oath of enlistment from the International Space Station on Feb. 26, 2020. Army astronaut Col. Andrew Morgan will administer the oath on a live broadcast more than 800 Future Soldiers at more than 100 locations across the country and will answer questions from participating schools.

eighteen male and female soldiers in green camouflage uniforms stand in front of a screen with pictures and words on it. Some of the Soldiers have a red white and blue ribbon with a gold medallion around their necks. Three Soldiers are holding framed certificates and ring boxes. The carpet they are standing on is brown and yellow.

Jan. 24, 2020

First recruiters in 10 years receive ultimate recruiting achievement award

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Army’s top recruiting award was presented for the first time in 10 years to eight recruiters from the Raleigh Recruiting Battalion at a ceremony held here today.

9 gold medals with maroon and white ribbons.

Jan. 23, 2020

Army leaders recognize top recruiters for recent success

WASHINGTON — Army leaders honored some of the force's top recruiters at a ceremony Wednesday for their efforts in placing nearly 200 recruits in uniform during the first quarter of this fiscal year. Sixteen recruiters from across U.S. Army Recruiting Command were recognized at the ceremony inside the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes, including two staff sergeants from the same recruiting station in California.

Two male Soldiers in green camouflage uniforms and black berets stand in front of a crow of people and Soliders. The Soldier to the left is saluting with his right hand. The Soldier to the right has a white red and blue company guidon held straight out on a wood and medal pole.

Jan. 22, 2020

1SG Brian Filipowski: A temporary setback takes him to the top

HOUSTON — The first sergeant of U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Company, Houston unexpectedly tore his bicep tendon during a team-building event and a match of ultimate Frisbee in 2018. This injury led to surgery, months of rehabilitation, and a temporary setback that changed his life.

Three young women and three men standing in front of a recruiting guidon, an Army flag, and an American flag.

Jan. 10, 2020

Army recruiter helped five Illinois siblings enlist

FORT KNOX, Ky. — It’s fairly common to enlist two siblings from the same family, sometimes three, but it is a truly rare occurrence when one recruiter enlists five individuals from one family.

a gray, black, white, and red graphic containing two text messages with red letters indicating a fraud alert.

Jan. 7, 2020

URGENT NEWS: Army Recruiting discredits military draft texts

FORT KNOX, Ky. — A number of fraudulent text messages informing individuals they have been selected for a military draft have circulated throughout the country this week. U.S. Army Recruiting Command has received multiple calls and emails about these fake text messages and wants to ensure Americans understand these texts are false and were not initiated by this command or the U.S. Army.

group of men and women in Army uniforms hold up their right hands and take the oath of enlistment.

Jan. 2, 2020

New entrance test to increase Soldier quality, reduce attrition

WASHINGTON — A new military entrance exam is now being given to Army recruits to predict performance, behaviors, attitude, and attrition of potential Soldiers. The pilot program is designed to see how the Army can get best-fit recruits, even in jobs that require slightly higher standardized test scores than the applicant achieved.

five siblings, two in uniform and both parents pose for a family photo.

Jan. 1, 2020

Five siblings spend last holiday season together before basic training

FORT MEADE, Md. — As the holiday season came to a close, Spc. Austin and Pfc. Haley Wierzbicki cherished the last moments they had with their family in Walnut, Illinois, before returning to their respective duty stations to start the new year.