USAREC NEWS RELEASES

 

Community rallies around Soldier's journey to join the Army
Pvt. Scott and fitness coach hold up old pair of jeans.
May 10, 2023 - Everyone who earns the title of American Soldier has a unique story of how they got there, and this journey was no different for Pvt. Torben Scott, from Cody, Wyoming, who accepted this challenge to not only change his life, but the lives of those around him.

Seven recruiting NCOs inducted into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
U.S. Army Recruiting Command inducted seven recruiting noncommissioned officers from across the command into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club March 31 at Fort Knox. (U.S. Army photo by Lara Poirrier)
April 12, 2023 - U.S. Army Recruiting Command inducted seven recruiting noncommissioned officers from across the command into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club March 31 at Fort Knox.

Golden Knights team member dies after training accident
Sgt. 1st Class Michael Ty Kettenhofen
March 14, 2023 - A member of the United States Army Parachute Team died on March 13, 2023.

USAREC’s top enlisted leader relinquishes responsibility
U.S. Army Recruiting Command team members said farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. John Foley as he relinquished responsibility during a ceremony held at Waybur Theater Feb. 3. 

Foley served as the 21st command sergeant major of USAREC from July 23, 2020, to Feb. 3, 2023. As the senior enlisted leader, he was responsible for the recruiting mission for the active Army and the Army Reserve with over 10,000 recruiting NCOs and support personnel stationed at 1,400 locations around the world.
Feb. 3, 2023 - U.S. Army Recruiting Command team members said farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. John Foley as he relinquished responsibility during a ceremony held at Waybur Theater Feb. 3.

Recruiting Pilot, Soldier Referral Program, offers promotion incentives for Soldiers
Recruiting Pilot, Soldier Referral Program, offers promotion incentives for Soldiers
Jan. 23, 2023 - The U.S. Army is offering promotion incentives to Soldiers who refer individuals to their local recruiting station. The Soldier Referral Program encourages all Soldiers to support recruiting and gives them an opportunity to share their stories and decision to serve with their community. 

Army offers March2Success tools to improve test scores
March2Success Graphic
Oct. 25, 2022 - The U.S. Army offers a free website for individuals interested in improving test scores and knowledge in a variety of subjects.

Army re-establishes accelerated naturalization for Lawful Permanent Residents
After taking the Oath of Citizenship, 42 Service Members and civilians take their vow of citizenship during a naturalization ceremony on Sembach Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany on September 27, 2022. The ceremony was held to congratulate and welcome new citizens of the United States of America. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Samuel Signor)
Oct. 21, 2022 - The U.S. Army has re-established the opportunity for Lawful Permanent Residents to apply for accelerated naturalization upon arrival at the Army Reception Battalion for Basic Combat Training.

College Loan Repayment Program updates for FY2023
Future Soldiers with qualifying student loans can qualify for up to $65,000 of student loan debt repayment as part of their U.S. Army enlistments. The College Loan Repayment Program is an incentive available for select military occupational specialties and for new applicants only.
(U.S. Army photo by Lara Poirrier)
Sept. 29, 2022 - Future Soldiers with qualifying student loans may be eligible to receive up to $65,000 of student loan debt repayment as part of their U.S. Army enlistment contract. The Loan Repayment Program is available for new applicants in select military occupational specialties.

Soldiers receive education benefits in addition to cash signing bonuses
Serve your country and pursue your education goals.
Sept. 19, 2022 - In addition to the current enlistment bonuses available, the Army also offers opportunities for Soldiers to attend college for free.

Split Training Option allows high school juniors to get a head start toward a career
U.S. Army Soldiers march across the field of the 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 14, 2022. The Soldiers belonged to the graduating class, 07-22, of the Basic Leader Course. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elizabeth MacPherson)
Sept. 2, 2022 - The Army Split Training Option allows 17-year-olds, with parental consent, to join the Army Reserve as a junior in high school. The junior attends weekend drills once a month and attends Basic Combat Training after completion of the school year.