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U.S. Army Recruiting Command Soldier thwarts suicide attempt
January 27, 2025 — 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... MORE

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San Antonio Medical Recruiting station recruiter chosen as top 13 station commander
August 30, 2023 — U.S. Army Recruiting Command Recently selected Sgt. 1st Class Kelly Morris, a native of Grapevine, Texas, as a top 13 station commander for San Antonio Medical Recruiting station. ... MORE

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USAREC commander pledges to aid recruiters in mission
May 16, 2023 — Army Recruiting Command is taking measures to upgrade quality of life for its recruiters and training for its leaders, as part of the service’s overall efforts to revamp its recruiting practices through a challenging recruiting landscape... MORE

Recruiting Pilot, Soldier Referral Program, offers promotion incentives for Soldiers
February 13, 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. ... MORE

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San Antonio battalion among top U.S. Army Recruiting Command units for 2022
November 21, 2022 — U.S. Army Recruiting Command leaders recently recognized the top units, civilian employees and recruiting NCOs for fiscal year 2022 during the Annual Leaders Training Conference at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The San Antonio Recruiting Battalion, part of the 5th Recruiting Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, was among the top five units recognized... MORE

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Soldiers receive education benefits in addition to cash signing bonuses
September 21, 2022 — In addition to the current enlistment bonuses available, the Army also offers opportunities for Soldiers to attend college for free... MORE

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Army adds new guaranteed duty locations of choice
July 18, 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... MORE

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)

Army offers opportunities to quality applicants without high school diploma or GED
June 29, 2022 — The U.S. Army Recruiting Command is offering limited eligibility for applicants who do not have a GED or high school diploma to enlist in the Regular Army... MORE

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Army offers $35K for 45-day quick ship, $10K for 2-year enlistment option
June 21, 2022 — For the first time the Army is offering a “quick ship” bonus of $35,000 in all career fields for new recruits... MORE

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U.S. Army provides pathway for foreign language speaking applicants
June 14, 2022 — Enlistment opportunities exist for applicants whose primary spoken language is something other than English... MORE

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Army offers $25K for 30-day quick ship
June 3, 2022 — For the first time ever and regardless of career field, the Army now offers all new recruits the opportunity to receive a “quick ship” bonus of $25,000... MORE

Enlistment option allows buddies to train, serve together
May 19, 2022 — Leaving home for the first time can be scary, but doing this with your closest friends makes it a lot easier. The Army offers a program allowing people to join with up to four of their friends... MORE

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Army offers bonuses up to $10,000 for shipping in 30 days
April 21, 2022 — The U.S. Army currently is offering an enlistment bonus of up to $10,000 for individuals who agree to begin training within 30 days of signing an enlistment contract... MORE

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U.S. Army adds Hawaii, Germany as guaranteed duty station choices for new recruits
March 22, 2022 — The U.S. Army has added Hawaii and Germany to the list of guaranteed assignment locations for 16 different occupations... MORE

Soldiers with the Sensor Management Cell assigned to the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, perform a tactical beach road march on Bellows Air Force Station, Waimanalo, Hawaii, on March 27, 2018. The weeklong competition tested the Soldiers during individual and team competitive events. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Adan Cazarez)

U.S. Army places infantry occupation to the frontlines
March 8, 2022 — The U.S. Army is offering up to $39,000 in signing bonuses for individuals who choose infantry as a career path and head to training within 30 days of enlisting... MORE

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U.S. Army guarantees new enlistees duty station of choice
February 25, 2022 — The Army now offers new active duty recruits the ability to select their first duty station, giving many the option to go as far away from or stay as close to home as they want... MORE

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Credentialing Assistance Program paves the way for success after service
February 16, 2022 — The U.S. Army helps Soldiers earn civilian credentials and certifications that make them more marketable when it is time to transition out of the Army... MORE

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Army expands short-term enlistment options
February 8, 2022 — The U.S. Army has expanded its two-year enlistment options, making it easier for individuals who may not be comfortable making a four- or six-year commitment... MORE

Army offers up to $50k in enlistment incentives
January 13, 2022 — The U.S. Army is offering its largest bonus ever for new recruits with up to $50,000 available to qualified individuals who sign on for a six-year active-duty enlistment... MORE

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Army offers college prep website amid pandemic
July 15, 2020 — As high school students look to continue learning in a COVID-19 environment, the Army has provided an online option to help students prepare for college... MORE

Whether or not a school chooses in-class or online learning, students can prepare for college using the Army’s college readiness website, March2Success, to augment their learning and study for entrance exams.