News Releases

Craig Morgan enlists in U.S. Army Reserve

Staff Sgt. Craig Morgan enlisting and being sworn into the U.S. Army Reserve during the live Grand Ole Opry show on Saturday, July 29.

Left to right: Col. Jordan, Ft. Campbell Garrison Commander, Gen. Poppas, Commander, U.S. Army Forces Command, Staff Sgt. Craig Morgan, Command Sgt. Maj. Stackpole, Ft. Campbell Garrison Command Sergeant Major, John Clement, Deputy State Director/Military Advisor to U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.).

Photo Credit: © Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris Hollo

July 30, 2023 - Army veteran Craig Morgan surprised the sold-out audience at the Grand Ole Opry by enlisting and being sworn into the U.S. Army Reserve during the live show on Saturday, July 29.

USMEPCOM Expands Applicant Guest Policy to include National Guard and Reserve Applicants

July 26, 2023 - Beginning July 31, National Guard and Reserve component applicants will be authorized two guests to attend the Oath of Enlistment.

Golden Knights team member dies after training accident

March 14, 2023 - A member of the United States Army Parachute Team died on March 13, 2023.

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

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.

Guaranteed duty locations of choice

U.S. Army paratroopers with the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, exit a CH-47 Chinook during an airborne operation at Juliet Drop Zone, Italy, June 9, 2022. Families of the paratroopers were invited to witness their jump. 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 photograph by Staff Sgt. Alexander Skripnichuk)

July 15, 2022 - The. U.S. Army has added Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Fort Campbell, Kentucky; and Vicenza, Italy to the growing list of guaranteed assignment locations applicants may select when using the Army’s duty station of choice enlistment incentive. This brings the total count to 15 locations.