Mud and Glory: Texan West Point graduate prepares... 03.04.2023 | Photo by Alun Thomas 2nd Lt. Cade Hawley, a native of Lexington, Texas, walks off the field bloodied, following the West Point Men’s Rugby Team’s 31-14 loss...
Overcoming Obstacles: Iraqi native fulfills... 06.14.2023 | Photo by Alun Thomas Pvt. Linard Ablahad conducts an interview with Ellen McNamara from Fox 10 Phoenix, June 14, Mesa Recruiting Station, Mesa, Ariz. Ablahad told the...
Phoenix Recruiting Battalion hosts Army Reserve... 03.25.2023 | Photo by Alun Thomas Chief Warrant Officer Five Pat Nelligan, command chief warrant officer, U.S. Army Reserve, talks to Phoenix Recruiting Battalion and Army Reserve...
NCAA champion Sam Chelanga finds new purpose as... 02.03.2023 | Photo by Alun Thomas Capt. Sam Chelanga (left), a marathon runner for the Army World Class Athlete Program, engages with a visitor to the Phoenix Recruiting Battalion...
Phoenix native overcomes weight loss obstacle to... 10.24.2022 | Photo by Alun Thomas Pvt. Jaimie Rodriguez recollects her journey to becoming a Soldier during an interview with ABC-15 Phoenix, Oct. 24, Metro Recruiting Station,...
Korean War veteran honored at emotional recognition... 09.19.2022 | Photo by Alun Thomas Korean War veteran Sgt. Norman Deck receives a round of applause from Rick Kreiberg (right), founder and executive director, Veterans Affinity,...
Making his move: Phoenix recruiter aims for chess glory 04.15.2020 | Photo by Alun Thomas Staff Sgt. Derick Arellano, station commander, Queen Creek Recruiting Station, Tempe Recruiting Company, Phoenix Recruiting Battalion, engages in...
Phoenix Recruiting Battalion welcomes Bogart as new... 06.24.2022 | Photo by Alun Thomas Lt. Col. Brandon Oliveira (right), outgoing commander, Phoenix Recruiting Battalion, Col. La’ Tonya Jordan (center), commander, 5th Recruiting...
Mud and Glory: Texan West Point graduate prepares... 08.22.2023 | Story by Alun Thomas PHOENIX – The scrum bound together; both sets of forwards colliding with ferocity in a desperate battle to win territory on the rock-hard...
Overcoming Obstacles: Iraqi native fulfills... 06.15.2023 | Story by Alun Thomas MESA, Ariz.– The images are as vivid for Pvt. Linard Ablahad as the day they happened in 2007; the U.S. Army conducting a presence patrol in his...
Phoenix Recruiting Battalion hosts Army Reserve... 03.27.2023 | Story by Alun Thomas PHOENIX – The Phoenix Recruiting Battalion hosted local Army Reserve leadership at a Reserve Recruiting Partnership Council (R2PC), March 25,...
NCAA champion Sam Chelanga finds new purpose as... 02.06.2023 | Story by Alun Thomas MESA, Ariz. – As Capt. Samuel Chelanga crossed the finish line of the Mesa Half Marathon in first place, he stopped, looked around and took the...
Phoenix native overcomes weight loss obstacle to... 10.26.2022 | Story by Alun Thomas PHOENIX – Upon entering Metro Recruiting Station for the first time in 2021, Pvt. Jaimie Rodriguez felt uncertain about her future. At the...
Korean War veteran honored at emotional recognition... 09.19.2022 | Story by Alun Thomas GILBERT, Ariz. – Korean War veteran Sgt. Norman Deck was honored at a special ceremony recognizing his service, Sept. 19, Savanna House Assisted...
Making his move: Army recruiter aims for chess glory 08.03.2022 | Story by Alun Thomas QUEENS CREEK, Ariz. – It is an obsession that began at a young age for Staff Sgt. Derick Arellano—the art of chess and strategy, something he...
Phoenix Recruiting Battalion welcomes Bogart as new... 06.24.2022 | Story by Alun Thomas PHOENIX – The Phoenix Recruiting Battalion welcomed new commander Lt. Col. Tammy Bogart, following a change of command ceremony, Papago Park...
Phoenix Rising - 10.06.2021 10.06.2021 | Courtesy Publication October 2021 copy of Phoenix Rising, the official publication of the Phoenix Recruiting Battalion. Stories Featured in this issue: Phoenix...
Phoenix Rising - 09.29.2020 09.29.2020 | Courtesy Publication September 2020 edition of Phoenix Rising, the official publication of the Phoenix Recruiting Battalion. This edition features stories all stories...
Phoenix Rising - 05.13.2020 05.13.2020 | Courtesy Publication The latest edition of Phoenix Rising, the official publication of the Phoenix Recruiting Battalion. This edition features all stories so far from...
Phoenix Rising - 08.15.2018 08.15.2018 | Courtesy Publication August 2018 copy of Phoenix Rising, the official publication of the Phoenix Recruiting Battalion. Stories Featured in this issue: - Phoenix...
Phoenix Rising - 04.25.2018 04.25.2018 | Courtesy Publication April 2018 copy of Phoenix Rising, the official publication of the Phoenix Recruiting Battalion. Stories Featured in this issue: Hispanic...
Phoenix Rising - 12.21.2017 12.21.2017 | Courtesy Publication October 2017 copy of Phoenix Rising, the official publication of the Phoenix Recruiting Battalion. Stories Featured in this issue: Dedication...
Phoenix Rising - 10.06.2017 10.06.2017 | Courtesy Publication The October 2017 copy of 'Phoenix Rising.' This official publication from the Phoenix Recruiting Battalion documents photos, stories and events...
Phoenix Rising - 05.03.2017 05.03.2017 | Courtesy Publication May 2017 copy of Phoenix Rising, the official publication of the Phoenix Recruiting Battalion. Featured in this issue: Army career benefits...