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 Tyechia Price | U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command | 09.10.2025
Carrying on a proud tradition of excellence, United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) recognized outstanding individuals whose dedication, resilience, and merit shined bright throughout the year during the annual Military Member and Civilian Employee of the Year competition, held Sept. 8-10 at USMEPCOM headquarters in North Chicago, Ill....
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Jackie Hart | Navy Talent Acquisition Group Jacksonville | 09.09.2025
250909-N-VC236-1001 ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 9, 2025) – Sailors assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group Jacksonville joined fellow service members to test a “MEPS in a Box” concept in Orlando, Florida, Aug. 5-8, 2025....
Story by Derrik Noack | U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command | 09.08.2025
USMEPCOM began piloting a new program that allows school staff to be trained and administer the computerized Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Career Exploration Program (CEP) test, Sept. 8....
Story by Derrik Noack | U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command | 08.15.2025
Every morning at 4 a.m., Jesus Flores begins his day with a ritual. Before some of us open our eyes, he’s at the ironing board, pressing his pants and shirt, choosing a tie that completes his signature look: crisp, coordinated and confident....
Story by Ashley Toomey | U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command | 07.31.2025
Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Adrienne Warren accepted responsibility as the new senior enlisted advisor (SEA) of Eastern Sector, USMEPCOM, succeeding Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Kenemore during a change of responsibility and retirement ceremony July 31 at USMEPCOM headquarters in North Chicago, Ill....
