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More than music: a career as an Army Musician
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 8th Army Rock Band perform for a crowd at the annual car and bike show, on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, March 29, 2025. The band was a part of the annual car and bike show held for owners to show off their vehicles, as well as to give the community a chance to view a wide variety of vehicles and listen to live music. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Seu Chan)
April 29, 2025 - Picture yourself center stage of a sold-out performance playing the instrument you love. Years of hard work and now all your dreams have come true, you are a successful musician playing for audiences around the world.

Civilian Acquired Skills Program: turning experience into enlistment advantage
U.S. Army Cpl. Jalen Martinez, an Army Firefighter serving with the 664th modular ammunition company, 61st Quartermaster Battalion, 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command, III Armored Corps, demonstrates various firefighting techniques, Nov. 20, 2024, Fort Cavazos, Texas. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tanner Dibble)
April 29, 2025 - In an ongoing effort to modernize its workforce and address critical occupational needs, the U.S. Army has updated its Civilian Acquired Skills Program. The ACASP is designed for individuals who already possess key job skills and certifications acquired through civilian education, training or work experience. The program allows qualified applicants to apply their expertise directly to specific Army career fields, enabling them to bypass portions of initial training and begin their military careers at a more advanced level.

Be something larger than yourself by serving your country
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.
April 17, 2025 - 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.

Commanding general of Army Recruiting receives third star
From left to right: Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy George and Stacy Davis pin Maj. Gen. Johnny Davis, U.S. Army Recruiting Command commanding general, with his third star promoting him to lieutenant general. Stacy is the wife of Lt. Gen. Davis.
Jan. 15, 2025 - Maj. Gen. Johnny Davis, U.S. Army Recruiting Command commanding general, received his call to service in the garden of his grandfather – a World War II veteran. More than three decades ago, conversations with his granddad brought Davis to this pivotal moment today, receiving his third star.

Top 32 Recruiters recognized at Washington ceremony
Sergeant Major of the Army Michael R. Wiemer hosted U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s Top Performing Recruiters for Fiscal Year 2024 in a ceremony Dec. 4, in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon.
Dec. 5, 2024 - Sergeant Major of the Army Michael R. Wiemer hosted U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s Top Performing Recruiters for Fiscal Year 2024 in a ceremony Dec. 4, in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon.