Story by Ashley Toomey | U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command | 01.20.2026
U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) introduced a new medical externship initiative designed to strengthen mission execution through innovation, local partnerships and forward-thinking solutions. The program connects students enrolled in medical assisting and phlebotomy certification programs with Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS), creating a mutually beneficial......
Story by Derrik Noack | U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command | 01.15.2026
When recruiters arrive at Spokane MEPS for chief medical officer Dr. Victoria Weaver’s Immersive Recruiter Experience (IRE), they don’t come as observers or guests, they come as applicants. Civilian clothes, a name tag and a place in line. From the waiting room to the medical brief, vision testing and interviews, recruiters experience MEPS exactly as their applicants do....
Story by Derrik Noack | U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command | 01.09.2026
As soon to be separating service members across USMEPCOM prepare for life after uniform, one program offers a powerful bridge to civilian careers, the Department of Defense SkillBridge program. For Gregory Russell, SkillBridge was the opportunity that allowed him to transition smoothly from active duty into a civilian role while continuing to serve future generations of service members....
Story by Cynthia Stephenson | U.S. Army Recruiting Harrisburg Battalion | 12.11.2025
Recruiters from the Lebanon Army Recruiting Station delivered a high-impact, information-packed discussion this week across YouTube, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn, giving Future Soldiers and their families a clear, honest look at how to join the U.S. Army, whether Active Duty or Army Reserve....
Courtesy Story | U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command | 11.13.2025
LA MEPS Launches Selfie Station By Army Lt. Col. Matt Paquin, Los Angeles MEPS commander
Story by Ashley Toomey | U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command | 11.13.2025
Chicago MEPS Education Innovator Recognized by Governor
Story by Ashley Toomey | U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command | 11.13.2025
When Marine Corps Sgt. Richard Young’s nephew asked if he could bring some Marines out to his high school football practice, Young, Columbus MEPS human resources assistant, didn’t hesitate to find a way to make it happen. With the support of the local recruiting station sergeant major, Marines partnered with the team to deliver a workout that left a lasting impact....
Courtesy Story | U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command | 11.13.2025
Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Kristy Fricks, Houston MEPS medical specialist, was recognized as 2025 USMEPCOM Junior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year at the headquarters in North Chicago. During the same week, she was notified through All Coast Guard Officer (ALCGOFF) Message that she was selected on the 2026 Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) – a program she has been......
