USAREC NEWS RELEASES

 

Road to becoming an Army Ranger
The 5th Ranger Training Battalion hosts an open house April 26 2025, at Camp Frank D. Merrill in Dahlonega, Georgia. The event consisted of a mountaineering, hand-to-hand combat and reptile demonstration, as well as static displays and a Rangers in Action demonstration. The open house helps strengthen the relationship with local community partners. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright)
May 30, 2025 - Do you dream of serving among the Army’s elite, as an Army Ranger? You may think this grueling path is only for Soldiers with years of experience, but there's an option for new recruits to train directly for the 75th Ranger Regiment right from basic training.

Got college credits? The Army will pay you for them
Col. Gerry Jackson was the commencement speaker at Escambia County High School's 2024 graduation on May 16, 2024 in Atmore, AL. Col. Jackson attended the same high school over 3 decades ago and was honored to return with words of inspiration for the graduates.
May 21, 2025 - As graduation caps fly and students celebrate their academic milestones this season, now is the time to decide the next chapter. The Army offers bonuses for individuals who have college credit. Why not receive a monetary reward for all your hard work?

Duty Station of Choice puts you in control
Paratroopers assigned to Legion Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade conduct an air assault mission utilizing a Hellenic Army CH-47D Chinook helicopter and crew as a part of Operation Legion Olympus 25 in Xanthi, Greece, March 8, 2025. 

The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance.

(U.S. Army Photo by 1st Lt. Ellington Ward)
May 8, 2025 - For those considering joining the U.S. Army, the question often arises: Where will I be stationed for my first assignment? What if you could select your first location, allowing you to choose where your Army journey begins?

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.