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.

Dec. 6, 2021

Nine recruiting NCOs selected for induction into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club

FORT KNOX, Ky — Nine recruiting noncommissioned officers from across U.S. Army Recruiting Command were selected for induction into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club after boards here Nov. 29-Dec. 3.

Nov. 16, 2021

Astronaut commissions into the U.S. Army Reserve

HOUSTON — Lt. Gen. Jody Daniels, chief of Army Reserve and commanding general, U.S. Army Reserve Command, delivered the oath of office to Dr. Kate Rubins, a NASA astronaut, during a ceremony Nov. 2, 2021, at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Nov. 16, 2021

U.S. Army Soldier wins two Gold Medals, ‘Best Athlete of the Year’ at Rifle Competition in Poland

FORT BENNING, Ga. — 2021 Olympian and U.S. Army Spc. Sagen Maddalena, a marksmanship instructor/competitive shooter with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, claimed two Gold Medals and the ‘Best Athlete of the Year’ title at the 2021 International Shooting Sports Federation’s President’s Cup in Wroclaw, Poland.