U.S. Army Recruiting News

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July 12, 2021

USAREC deputy commander earns first star

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s deputy commander pinned on his first star to become a general officer in the U.S. Army during a ceremony here July 9.

July 8, 2021

Once abandoned in China, Reidun Weaver now has a promising future in the U.S. Army

Rome Recruiting Station — Hong Fang Fang was born in Jiangxi Province on October 20, 2003, her biological parents wanted a boy so they opted to abandon her at an orphanage. She was adopted in 2006 by Marion and Kathy Weaver from Rome, Georgia, changing her name to Reidun Weaver.Reidun graduated from Coosa high school and enlisted in the Army in May 2021 as a 94A, Land

solider kneeling in the dirt inspecting a simulated mine

July 7, 2021

U.S. Army hosts Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician hiring days around nation

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — The U.S. Army is hosting a series of in-service hiring days for enlisted Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians at installations across the nation from July through September.

June 9, 2021

U.S. Army ASVAB Challenge App

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command and the Army Gaming Studio have launched the first-ever official mobile device application for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.

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June 4, 2021

USAREC welcomes new deputy commanding officer

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command held a ceremony to transition its deputy commanding officer during a ceremony here June 4.

April 28, 2021

Army National Hiring Days kicks off May 10 with extra $2k bonus

Fort Knox, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command is hosting hundreds of virtual career fairs across the country as part of the of the military service’s second Army National Hiring Days event May 10-June 14.

men and women gathering garbage and debris in the woods.

April 27, 2021

USAREC Soldiers clean up Fort Knox outdoor areas for Earth ‘Day of action’

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Fort Knox lakes and recreational areas are more picturesque thanks to the efforts of a committed group Soldiers and volunteers from U.S. Army Recruiting Command.

FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Staff Sgt. David Rosa, a psychological operations specialist representing the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, gets his gas mask checks by a drill sergeant while competing in the combat skills testing event at the 2017 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort Bragg, N.C. June 14. This year’s Best Warrior Competition will determine the top noncommissioned officer and junior enlisted Soldier who will represent the U.S. Army Reserve in the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition later this year at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Jennifer Shick)

April 27, 2021

U.S. Army offering up to $30k bonus for new PSYOP specialists

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army is seeking qualified individuals to serve as psychological operations specialists and is offering signing bonuses up to $30,000, depending on the length of the term of service and the training ship date.

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April 15, 2021

USAREC launches new outreach program focused on diversity

FORT KNOX, Ky. — A new outreach effort is underway for U.S. Army Recruiting Command, and the focus is on highlighting the diversity found in the U.S. Army.

April 12, 2021

SMA recognizes top 13 station commanders

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The sergeant major of the Army and the leaders of U.S. Army Recruiting Command recognized the top 13 station commanders during a virtual ceremony April 9.