U.S. Army Recruiting News

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Aug. 19, 2021

Indianapolis Battalion Soldier killed in motorcycle accident

FORT KNOX, Ky. — An Army guidance counselor for the Indianapolis Military Entrance Processing Station was killed in a motorcycle accident in Knox, Indiana, Aug. 14.

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July 30, 2021

USAREC recognizes top NCOs, units, Best Warriors during Fort Knox ceremony

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Top individuals and units received recognition from U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s senior leaders during a ceremony here July 29.

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July 29, 2021

10 recruiting NCOs join Sergeant Audie Murphy Club

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Ten recruiting noncommissioned officers officially joined the U.S. Army Recruiting Command chapter of the prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Club during an induction ceremony here today.

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July 26, 2021

Soldier wins gold, breaks record and blazes a trail

FORT BENNING, Ga., — U.S. Army Reserve 1st Lt. Amber English became the first Soldier to win a medal at the Olympic Games when she claimed the gold in the women’s skeet event July 26 in Tokyo, Japan.

July 24, 2021

Army recruiter and wife rescue man trapped in burning vehicle

QUEENS CREEK, Ariz. — Time was of the essence, a potential disaster imminent. Smoke filled the air, sparks and flames flying, a driver desperately trapped inside his prone vehicle.

July 23, 2021

USAMU Soldiers aim for Olympic Gold in Tokyo

FORT BENNING, Ga. — U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Soldiers, Spc. Alison Weisz, Sgt. Phillip Jungman, 1st Lt. Amber English, Spc. Sagen Maddalena, and Sgt. Patrick Sunderman join the throngs of athletes at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Also capturing a ticket to Tokyo is USAMU’s Staff Sgt. Kevin Nguyen who will represent Soldiers in the Paralympic Games at the end of July.

July 23, 2021

Recruiting instructor named TRADOC NCO Instructor of the Year

FORT KNOX, Ky. — For the third year in a row, an instructor from the U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College has earned the title U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Noncommissioned Officer Instructor of the Year.

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July 16, 2021

Army Chief of Staff recognizes Top Recruiting Company Command Teams

ARLINGTON, Va. — Thirteen recruiting officers and noncommissioned officers headed to the Pentagon July 13 for a recognition ceremony hosted by the Army chief of staff.

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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.

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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.