Dec. 1, 2020

New company XO course graduates first students

FORT KNOX, Ky. — A new way for getting the X's and O's to the new XOs has begun. The U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s Recruiting and Retention College here sent its first Company Executive Officer Course graduates back to the recruiting field in November, with the next batch of XO students slated for early December.

Nov. 23, 2020

‘Virtually’ Everywhere: USAREC participating in online career fairs nationwide

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Things are Indeed busy on the virtual recruiting front.

Nov. 9, 2020

Autonomous recruiting pilot scheduled for November test flight

FORT KNOX, Ky — The face of Army recruiting is set for a major lift, and instruments for the operation are already in place.

Nov. 5, 2020

USAREC launches new podcast, “Behind the Greens: Serving with Purpose”

FORT KNOX, KY — The dive into digital continues for Army Recruiting Command with the launch of “Behind the Greens: Serving with Purpose,” a biweekly podcast hosted by the organization’s senior enlisted leader.

Oct. 30, 2020

1st Brigade builds teamwork through awards competition

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Non-commissioned officers from 1st Recruiting Brigade gathered here Oct. 19 to compete in the 1st Quarter Awards Board.

Oct. 9, 2020

USAREC plays key role in success of Army’s FY20 end strength mission

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Army Recruiting Command successfully accessed enough new recruits to support the Regular Army end strength goal for fiscal 2020. Recruiting NCOs at about 1,400 locations around the world helped 62,150 individuals enlist and begin training to become a Soldier in the U.S. Army this year.

Sept. 11, 2020

Two Titles, One Mission: Coach & Army Capt. Carl Little

Richmond, Va. — Capt. Carl Little has been in the U.S. Army for 21 years, but his career has taken a path most would not expect of a Soldier. For six years of his Army career, Little has served as a basketball coach. That's right, basketball.

Sept. 10, 2020

USAREC to launch new shoulder sleeve insignia Sept. 14

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Tradition runs deep in the U.S. Army, and unit patches are just one staple in an organization steeped in history. On Sept. 14, 2020, U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s 48-year-old patch will get an official makeover.

Sept. 8, 2020

Southern Indiana Twins Compete for Military Academy Scholarships

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Two motivated, fit southern Indiana twins have their sights set on military academy scholarships, and they recently came to Fort Knox to complete their Candidate Fitness Assessments, a requirement for the scholarship application process.

Sept. 2, 2020

Fort Knox, area leaders wish 102-year-old veteran unexpected happy birthday

RADCLIFF, Ky. — Sylvester Burg spent a relatively quiet Sunday in his Radcliff home Aug. 30, celebrating his 102nd birthday with close family members. Not so quiet on Monday.