Sept. 17, 2019

U.S. Army will achieve recruiting mission, improve quality in FY19

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The Department of the Army announced at the Pentagon today that it will achieve its regular Army recruiting goal of 68,000 new Soldiers this year. The recruiting goal was met in large part because of an overhauled recruiting approach and an increase in recruiters. “We are extremely proud of the Army’s recruiting efforts,” said acting secretary of the Army, Ryan D. McCarthy. “We changed the way we do business and got results. We are ensuring the Army is ready now and investing in the future."

Sept. 9, 2019

Houston Medical Recruiting Company host biennial ceremony “The Avenger Way!”

HOUSTON — Soldiers assigned to the Houston Medical Recruiting Company carry out the U.S. Army’s medical recruiting mission across four states (southeast Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and part of west Mississippi). But they were able to rally together in Houston for their company’s biennial change of command ceremony at Hermann Park Conservancy, Sept. 5.

Sept. 4, 2019

Machine Gun Minute: 2 Minute Drill

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Maj. Gen. Frank Muth, commanding general, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia introduce the 2-Minute Drill. Find out about a new incentive.

Aug. 29, 2019

Native American Soldier returns home to help recruiting mission

GALLUP, N.M. — As a youngster Sgt. Ignacio Alvarez dreamed of leaving his hometown of Gallup, tied down by the lack of opportunity and action. Joining the Army was his way out, something he did at the age of 17, never looking back. Eight years later he finds himself back in Gallup, recruiting for the Albuquerque Recruiting Company and making a difference in people’s lives.

Aug. 26, 2019

Recruiting Command’s senior enlisted leader inspires women’s equality observers

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command hosted the Fort Knox Women’s Equality Observance at Sadowski Center here Aug. 23. The observance opened like many others, the difference being the majority of presenters were women.

Aug. 5, 2019

August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month

FORT KNOX, Ky. — August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month in the Army. This is the Army's tenth annual observance of this call to action for Soldiers, Army Civilians, Family members and retirees to be aware of the dangers posed by terrorism and to be prepared to help combat terrorism. Terrorist attacks have continued at an alarming pace this year. Vigilance and awareness remain critical to countering threats as the online radicalization and mobilization to violence continues to rise.

Aug. 1, 2019

Recruiting Command headquarters hosts inaugural ASBP blood drive

FORT LEONARDWOOD, Mo. — The U.S. Army Recruiting Command headquarters team officially joined the Armed Services Blood Program family July 19, donating 44 units of blood in their inaugural drive.

July 29, 2019

Recruiter of recent MOH recipient: Recruiters are the Army’s ambassadors to the nation

FORT KNOX, Ky. — When he was selected for recruiting duty in 1997, he never imagined the impact it would have on the Army or himself.

March 28, 2019

2nd Quarter Defender of Liberty Stations and Companies Announcement

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The following stations will be awarded the USAREC Defender of Liberty Stations and Companies Award for 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2019. These stations completed the following criteria to qualify for this award. (1) 110% Net GSCA Mission Accomplishment by Category (2) <10% FS loss rate (3) Zero NCOPDS or Functional course failures (4) Zero APFT or HT/WT failures

March 8, 2019

Program pays dividends for Soldiers after Army service

HOUSTON, Texas — There comes a time in a Soldier's military career when they hang up their boots and re-enter the civilian world. The Soldier for Life program helps prepare Soldiers for success after their time in service is over and the Partnership for Youth Success program helps link Soldiers with companies looking to hire them.