WASHINGTON — Every day people across America die unexpectedly, and that includes our Soldiers. When this occurs the Army wants to be sure that each Soldier’s wishes are carried out appropriately, and keeping your beneficiary documents up to date will help this to happen. Two documents are very important in the case of a Soldier’s […]
Phoenix recruiters provide rescue efforts after serious crash
RecruitingStaff Sgt. Zachary Ziolko (left), Staff Sgt. Nathan Kimberly (center) and Sgt. 1st Class Kyle Davis (right), were among the recruiters who rushed to help at an auto collision scene outside their recruiting station in November. Staff Sgt. Andrei Priimak (not pictured) was the first recruiter to react to the accident and mobilize rescue efforts. All four are assigned to Paradise Valley Recruiting Station, Phoenix North Recruiting Company, Phoenix Recruiting Battalion. (U.S. Army photo by Alun Thomas)
Sisters by blood, now sisters-in-arms: Two sets of sisters graduate recruit training
NewsThis article by Sgt. Dana Beesley courtesy of the DoD News Service Three days before her grandfather passed away, Ashley Valentine, 19, made a promise to carry on his legacy in the United States armed services. After deciding to join the Marine Corps, her sister Amber, 22, made the decision to enlist as well. “After […]
Army recruiter saves lives, credits combat medic training
NewsWASILLA, Alaska — Hall of Fame National Football League coach Jimmy Johnson once said, “Success happens when opportunity meets preparation.” For Sgt. 1st Class Scott P. Samson, an Army recruiter with the Wasilla Recruiting Station, this quote rang true on two occasions in 2020 when he helped save lives. Samson, who has been with the […]
Despite COVID-19, combat training centers keep Soldiers in the fight
NewsAs COVID-19 cases started surging in the spring, Army leaders grappled with how to train large formations while mitigating the airborne virus, leading to increased safety measures meant to keep Soldiers ready to deploy. “The COVID-19 protocols and all the systems and processes we’ve put in place have enabled us to protect the force while we continue […]
Social media marketing proving worthwhile for Navy
RecruitingThis article by Dustin Knight was originally published on the U.S. Navy News Service New Orleans (NNS) – Anyone who is in recruiting understands that the world they live in today requires a different approach when it comes to encouraging the best and brightest to join the U.S. Navy. Between the coronavirus limiting person-to-person interactions […]
Recruiting a next generation fighter pilot
RecruitingThis article by Mike Lahrman was originally published on DVIDS. Soaring through the sky is a dream for many children, especially those who grow up surrounded by the roar of jet engines. For 17-year-old Tristan Dowse, a recent high school graduate, living in the west valley of Phoenix, Arizona has made him one of those […]
Navy recruiting district Raleigh rebrands to Navy Talent Acquisition Group Carolina
RecruitingThis article by Gregory White was originally published on by the Army News Service. Navy Recruiting District Raleigh rebranded to Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Carolina during an unofficial renaming ceremony Oct. 1, in Raleigh. The transition was part of a recruiting-wide strategy to change the way the recruiting mission is approached and accomplished, said […]
Montana National Guard aircrew rescues hikers at 9,300 feet
NewsThis article by Capt. Dan Bushnell was originally published on U.S. Army. CONDON, Mont. – A Montana Army National Guard medevac team in an HH-60 Black Hawk helicopter rescued two hikers from the Holland Peak area Oct. 5 after one of the hikers developed a life-threatening medical condition. The Montana Army National Guard Joint Operations Center […]
How do you vote while serving overseas?
Family ResourcesWASHINGTON — Voting season is fast approaching, and the Federal Voting Assistance Program is ready to help service members and families exercise the right to vote. “The Federal Voting Assistance Program works to ensure service members, their eligible family members, and overseas citizens are aware of their right to vote and have the tools and […]
