November 2012 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it will waive day-use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the more than 2,400 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11. "We honor our veterans, active and reserve service members, and their families this Veterans … [Read more...]
Tucson Students Face Up to Army Challenge
November 5, 2012 By Mark DeFrances PHOENIX -- When the U.S. Army Tucson Recruiting Company, Phoenix Recruiting Battalion, challenged Tucson area high school juniors and seniors to a special fitness event 164 young men and women answered the call Sept. 29, 2012. Along with Tucson Future Soldiers, students from 10 schools formed a total of 20 six-person teams to test their … [Read more...]
Improvements Put in Place for Process for Transition to Civilian Life
By David Vergun Army News Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2012 – Officials from the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments participated in a panel discussion here Oct. 19 on efforts to prepare service members for the transition to civilian life. Danny Pummill, director of VA/DOD liaison for Veterans Affairs, and Susan S. Kelly, director of DOD’s Transition to … [Read more...]
Soldiers Give Time, Hugs to Children with Heart Conditions
October 2012 By Ms. Catherine Pauley (USAREC) SACRAMENTO -- It's not always about recruiting for four Sacramento recruiters who usually spend their time looking for Future Soldiers. In early August, the recruiters volunteered at the annual "When I Grow Up" event for children with heart conditions at U.C. Davis Medical Center's Mind Institute in Sacramento. The event is … [Read more...]
Medical Recruiting Brigade Celebrates Five Years of Success
October 4, 2012 By Mr. Randy Lescault, Medical Recruiting Brigade FORT KNOX, Ky. -- In just a few short years, the Army's Medical Recruiting Brigade has set new records accessing professionals to join the ranks of the Army Medical Department, Chaplain Corps, Warrant Officer ranks and Special Operations forces. The U.S. Army's Medical Recruiting Brigade (MRBDE) recently … [Read more...]