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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...

Army Medicine joins effort to combat recruiting shortfalls
April 9, 2024 — The Department of Defense has faced several challenges that have led to lower recruiting numbers, and prevented the Army, Air Force and Navy from reaching FY 2023 recruiting goals. One of those challenges was the implementation of the DOD's new medical records platform in 2022, MHS Genesis. Prior to MHS Genesis, applicants could omit or forget to include medical history that would prevent them from entering military service...

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. ...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

Split Training Option allows high school juniors to get a head start toward a career
September 7, 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...

Army offers $40K to recruits who ship quick
August 25, 2022 — The Army has increased the “quick ship” bonus from $35,000 to $40,000 in all career fields for new recruits...

Army now offers 32 guaranteed duty locations of choice
August 2, 2022 — The. U.S. Army has added four duty stations in Virginia; two more in Texas, Maryland, and Georgia; as well as Fort Irwin, California; Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Fort Rucker, Alabama; and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, 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 32 locations...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

U.S. Army offers to pay off student loan debt for new recruits
March 22, 2022 — The U.S. Army offers a special incentive to qualified applicants, guaranteeing up to $65,000 in student loan repayment for previously earned education...

U.S. Army program rewards recruits with promotions for previous experience
March 14, 2022 — New U.S. Army recruits can earn higher pay for previous experience in civilian trades through the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program...

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...