April 25, 2025

U.S. Army Taps Into Kansas City’s Growing STEM Ecosystem

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As Kansas City rises to national prominence as a designated “Tech Hub,” the Kansas City Recruiting Battalion is building meaningful connections with students, educators, and innovators across the region through a dynamic series of STEM-focused outreach efforts.

April 25, 2025

Meet Your Recruiter - Staff Sgt. Edward Bringas

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Staff Sgt. Edward Bringas, a Bayamon, Puerto Rico native, serves as an Army Reserve Recruiter with the San Antonio Southeast Recruiting Station in San Antonio, Texas. Bringas was recognized by the U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership as the Army Reserve Recruiter of the Year for 2024.

April 17, 2025

Be something larger than yourself by serving your country

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Sgt. 1st Class Sudeep Khadka grew up with dreams of being a Soldier. Born in Kathmandu, Nepal, Khadka said he lived near Nepalese army bases in the city and just knew he wanted to be a part of something larger than himself.

Feb. 21, 2025

Twin brothers find individuality, success in Army Recruiting

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Although twin brothers Jacob and Jacoi Frett grew up doing everything together, the two have found individual success in their most recent Army jobs, recruiting young men and women into the Army. In their hometown of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, their only exposure to the military as children was their father, who enlisted in the Army in 1958 and retired before they were born. Now they both serve as staff sergeants in the Army, assigned under the same brigade within U.S. Army Recruiting Command but placed in different cities.

Jan. 27, 2025

U.S. Army Recruiting Command Soldier thwarts suicide attempt

SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio woman is thankful to be alive after a U.S. Army recruiter’s quick thinking saved her life during a moment of crisis. While on his way to work, Sgt. 1st Class Frinsel Simprevil, an Army Recruiter at the Park North Recruiting Station in San Antonio, noticed a woman standing on the edge of a highway bridge, looking down at the passing cars below. She had one leg raised over the railing, prompting him to make a U-turn. Upon approaching her, he realized she was in significant distress.

Oct. 1, 2024

Service Members Celebrate Commitment In Joint Reenlistment Ceremony

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Service members from across the U.S. Armed Forces confirmed their commitment to the nation in a joint-service reenlistment ceremony held at the Kansas Speedway, just hours before the start of the Hollywood 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. The ceremony featured soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, representing the unity and shared mission of the U.S. military.

Sept. 26, 2024

Western Slope Recruiters maximize their opportunities to contract future Soldiers

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Recruiters throughout the United States are closing out a successful Fiscal Year 24, after meeting the U.S. Army’s accessions goal, and preparing for Fiscal Year 25. For many, this is a time for reflecting, strategizing, and planning for what they need to achieve success next year. It’s also a time for celebration of accomplishments.

Sept. 25, 2024

U.S. Army Olympian Staff Sgt. Rachel Tozier Embarks on Inspiring Hometown Tour

Staff Sgt. Rachel Tozier, a 32-year-old U.S. Army Soldier and 2024 Paris Olympian, has returned to her home state of Missouri for an inspiring hometown tour, aimed at sharing her Olympic and Army experiences with Future Soldiers, students, and the local community. The tour, which began on September 21, 2024, includes stops at schools, colleges, and military installations across the state.

July 19, 2024

5th Recruiting Brigade Change of Command

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Tx. — The 5th Recruiting Brigade held a change of command ceremony on July 16, 2024, welcoming Col. Julian Perez as the new commander and bidding farewell to the outgoing commander, Col. Xavier “X” Colón.

June 24, 2024

Meet Your Top 13 Recruiter - Sgt. 1st Class Richard Mendez

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Sgt. 1st Class Richard Mendez, a native of Stockdale, Texas, serves as a Department of the Army Select Recruiter at the San Antonio Battalion in Mission, Texas.