Jan. 19, 2022

Military Recruiting is a Family Affair

TAMPA, Fla. — For some, service in the Army is a family business. Family members serving simultaneously is not rare, although it’s less common for siblings to be part of the same organization and share a similar mission.

Jan. 14, 2022

Army Warrior Fitness Team athletes engage students in Miami

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — The Army Warrior Fitness team visited Miami Jackson Senior High School, Jan. 13, as the U.S. Army gears up to take the stage at the annual Wodapolozza CrossFit Festival.

Jan. 12, 2022

Army offers up to $50k in enlistment incentives

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army is offering its largest bonus ever for new recruits with up to $50,000 available to qualified individuals who sign on for a six-year active-duty enlistment.

Jan. 5, 2022

Kentucky Sergeant Audie Murphy Club volunteers assist in pre-Christmas tornado relief efforts

FORT KNOX, Ky — Fifteen service members from Fort Knox and Fort Campbell, Kentucky, joined forces in western Kentucky during the weekend prior to Christmas to assist with relief efforts following a series of tornados that ravaged Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.

Jan. 5, 2022

HRC enlisted leader gets behind-the-scenes look at unique recruiting assets

FORT KNOX, Ky. — It was more than a glance at the Army’s efforts to attract tomorrow’s Soldiers, according to Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony McAdoo after exiting the Army Adventure Semi, dubbed “Operation Firebreaker.”

Dec. 20, 2021

Nine Soldiers earn Master Recruiter Badge

FORT KNOX, Ky. — After a week of intense testing, nine recruiting NCOs have emerged as experts in the field and earned the Master Recruiter Badge at U.S. Army Recruiting Command headquarters on Dec. 17.

Dec. 16, 2021

USAREC to launch updated Gold Badge Points System

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Recruiting Command is launching a major update to the Gold Badge Points System Dec. 17 to simplify the calculations and make the Gold Recruiting Badge achievable for all who meet their assigned mission.

Dec. 14, 2021

Marketing and Engagement Brigade engages social media influencers to reach America

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The world’s fittest man was covered with sweat and dust by the time he finished a one day visit to Fort Benning Georgia.

Dec. 14, 2021

Virtual reality experience uses Army helicopters to save town from firestorm

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The Army’s newest interactive exhibit, “Operation Firebreaker,” is travelling across the United States after making its initial debut at a New England Patriots game Nov. 14.

Dec. 6, 2021

Taking Aim: Former MLS player Justin Schmidt swaps soccer for U.S. Army

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It was March 11, 2017, a cold Chicago afternoon beckoning for fans and players alike. The pressure was building for Justin Schmidt. He was just moments from taking the field against the Chicago Fire in his Major League Soccer debut for Real Salt Lake, the first rookie to start for the side in 11 years.