U.S. Army Recruiting News

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Feb. 19, 2024

Meet Your Recruiter – Sgt. 1st Class Travis Honore

FORT KNOX, Ky. — This Black History Month, we recognize the diverse and inspiring stories of our Recruiters. Each of these individuals contribute to the proud legacy of black excellence in our armed forces, embodying strength and commitment to a more inclusive tomorrow.

Feb. 13, 2024

U.S. Army Soldier Wins Gold Medal in Egypt at Women’s Skeet Event

CAIRO, EGYPT — U.S. Army Sgt. Samantha Simonton won the Gold Medal in Women’s Skeet at the International Shooting Sports Federation World Cup in Cairo, Egypt January 29, 2024.

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Feb. 12, 2024

Meet Your Recruiter – Master Sgt. James Dayie

FORT KNOX, Ky. — As we commemorate Black History Month, we recognize and honor the profound impact of black individuals in shaping the tapestry of our nation’s history and Army mission.

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Feb. 8, 2024

Universities partner with Recruiting and Retention College to further Soldier educational opportunities

FORT KNOX, Ky. — More than 500 students throughout the Fort Knox area expanded their educational horizons at the Recruiting and Retention College Jan. 31-Feb. 1 during a unique monthly event.

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Feb. 7, 2024

Top 13 Recruiters recognized at Washington ceremony

WASHINGTON — “Recruiting is the foundation of our house, and we all know that if you have cracks in your foundation, you have a problem in your house.” The honorable Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army, highlighted how essential Recruiters are to the Army mission during her speech Feb. 6 recognizing the Fiscal Year 2024 first quarter Top 13 Recruiters.

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Jan. 29, 2024

Meet your recruiter - Sgt. 1st Class Jordan Soriano

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Sgt. 1st Class Jordan Soriano, a native of Las Vegas, Nevada, serves as a recruiter with the 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion in Las Vegas, Nevada. Soriano joined the Army as a combat medic specialist because it put him in a position to make a real impact on the welfare of his fellow Soldiers.

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Jan. 22, 2024

Scholar becomes Army’s first military intelligence direct commission officer

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Bachelor’s… master’s… doctorate… Army. The only military-related background Capt. Chelsea Michta had prior to becoming the first officer to receive an active-duty direct commission in the Army’s Military Intelligence Corps was that her father worked for the Department of Defense.

Jan. 9, 2024

From green to gold: Senior NCO earns direct commission as Army Medicine officer

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Sgt. 1st Class Latavia Wint arrived at work expecting a normal day. When she got to her desk, however, she realized that day would lay the groundwork for one of the biggest changes in her life.

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Jan. 4, 2024

Sergeant Major of the Army promotes newest Army recruiters

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Serving as a recruiter for the U.S. Army secures the success and growth of the force. Recruiters must execute plans involving the constantly moving target of recruiting the American public.

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Dec. 19, 2023

USAREC celebrates promotions at RRC graduation

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College has been training and educating Army recruiters since 1983. While the curriculum has evolved, its purpose to turn Army Soldiers into Army recruiters has not. During a Dec. 14 ceremony at Olive Theater, Fort Knox, Kentucky, 151 men and women graduated from the RRC. Of those, 60 graduates earned a meritorious promotion.