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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S. Army aims to hire 10,000 new Soldiers during three-day event
June 3, 2020 — The U.S. Army is kicking off its first nationwide virtual hiring campaign June 30 through July 2 with a goal of recruiting 10,000 new Soldiers to serve in 150 different occupations. Army National Hiring Days is an all-Army effort to inspire individuals across the nation to “Join Us.” ... MORE