Jan. 28, 2025

Master Badge Earned Together: How Army values forged resilience and unity

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Master Badge Earned Together: How Army values forged resilience and unity Fort Knox recently hosted one of the Army’s most prestigious recruiting competitions: the quest for the Master Recruiter Badge. Nationwide, only 49 Soldiers advanced past the preliminary testing to participate in a rigorous week-long assessment of their recruiting expertise and skills. 17 Soldiers emerged victorious. Among them were Staff Sgt. Lauren Slack and Staff Sgt. Brady Slack, a husband-and-wife team whose shared achievement captivated their peers and leaders alike.

Jan. 27, 2025

U.S. Army Recruiting Command Soldier thwarts suicide attempt

SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio woman is thankful to be alive after a U.S. Army recruiter’s quick thinking saved her life during a moment of crisis. While on his way to work, Sgt. 1st Class Frinsel Simprevil, an Army Recruiter at the Park North Recruiting Station in San Antonio, noticed a woman standing on the edge of a highway bridge, looking down at the passing cars below. She had one leg raised over the railing, prompting him to make a U-turn. Upon approaching her, he realized she was in significant distress.

Jan. 15, 2025

Commanding general of Army Recruiting receives third star

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Maj. Gen. Johnny Davis, U.S. Army Recruiting Command commanding general, received his call to service in the garden of his grandfather – a World War II veteran. More than three decades ago, conversations with his granddad brought Davis to this pivotal moment today, receiving his third star.

Dec. 23, 2024

Changing lives and shaping futures: Pennsylvania recruiter recognized for outstanding recruiting success

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Sgt. 1st Class Kaishaun Waller, a proud native of Baltimore, Maryland, serves as a Recruiter at Reading Recruiting Station, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.

Dec. 23, 2024

Fort Knox Command Chaplain visits Soldiers

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa — Command Chaplain Col. Jerry D. Hall recently visited the Harrisburg Recruiting Battalion to provide guidance and support during the holiday season.

Dec. 23, 2024

Meet your recruiter-Sgt.1st Class Chashella Martin

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Sgt.1st Class Chashella Martin, a native of Anderson, South Carolina, serves as a recruiter with the Margate Recruiting Station in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Dec. 19, 2024

6th Medical Recruiting Battalion Honors Veterans During Wreaths Across America Day

LAS VEGAS — For the third consecutive year, the Soldiers and civilians of the U.S. Army 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion came together to honor the nation’s veterans through their participation in Wreaths Across America Day. This annual event, held on December 14, reflects the spirit of the holidays by remembering the sacrifices of those who served, honoring their legacy, and teaching the next generation the value of freedom.

Dec. 16, 2024

Meet your recruiter- Sgt. 1st Class Shayne Hayes

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Sgt. 1st Class Shayne Hayes, a native of McHenry, Illinois, serves as a recruiter at the Bloomington Recruiting Station in Bloomington, Indiana. He was recently recognized by the leadership of U.S. Army Recruiting Command as a standout performer in the command.

Dec. 13, 2024

17 Soldiers Master their Craft

FORT KNOX, Ky. — This week 49 Soldiers from across the country traveled to Fort Knox, Kentucky, to participate in the Master Recruiter Badge competition. After a week of intense testing and preparation, 17 Soldiers emerged as experts in the recruiting field and earned the Master Recruiter Badge in a ceremony at U.S. Army Recruiting Command headquarters, Dec. 13.

Dec. 5, 2024

Top 32 Recruiters recognized at Washington ceremony

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Sergeant Major of the Army Michael R. Wiemer hosted U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s Top Performing Recruiters for Fiscal Year 2024 in a ceremony Dec. 4, in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon.