U.S. Army Recruiting News

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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.

graphic with text congratulating U.S. Army Recruiting Command for 62K soldiers enlisted in the Army.

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.

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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.

(Left to Right) Caleb and Joshua Pym arrive at Fort Knox, Ky., to conduct the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) as part of their application for entrance into a U.S. military academy.
Photo courtesy Mrs. Melody Pym

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.

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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.

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Aug. 28, 2020

USAREC launches autonomous recruiting pilot

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The COVID-19 pandemic caused an expedited shift to virtual recruiting for U.S. Army Recruiting Command, highlighting the potential for success with mobile operations. To ensure recruiting noncommissioned officers have the tools they need to operate efficiently and remotely, the command is beginning an Autonomous Recruiting Operations pilot Oct. 1.

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Aug. 26, 2020

A mom in boots: how a 35 year-old found her place in the U.S. Army

FORT KNOX, Ky. — After years of experiencing life in the Army from the outside as a military spouse, Kristi Clark decided it was time to answer her call to serve.

Future Soldier Ronald Kaszian Sauerbrey receives his Oath of Enlistment from company commander Capt. Mehmet Bahadir, while his younger siblings hold the American flag behind them.

Aug. 24, 2020

Recruiter brings swear-in ceremony to Future Soldier's home so family can participate

FORT KNOX, Ky. — When Future Soldier Ronald Kaszian Sauerbrey wanted his family there to witness his first step into the U.S. Army, his recruiter adapted and turned the experience into a moment to remember.