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Jeff Poulton, Butte MEPS ASVAB CEP manager, assists Montana Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) Cadets with the iCAT login process. MYCA helps teens at risk of not graduating with a residential program that uses the ASVAB Career Exploration Program to learn about their individual skills and interests.
ASVAB CEP Passes the Test in Treasure State
By Jeff Poulton | Sept. 18, 2023
In 1999, the Montana National Guard established the Montana Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) to aide teens who dropped out of high school or weren’t on track to graduate. MYCA works with participants for one year after they graduate from a residential phase to help with college or trade school enrollment or to join the military. They also use the ASVAB Career Exploration Program to learn about their individual skills and interests.

(Center) Christian Castro, Navy applicant, poses for a photo with his parents following his Oath of Enlistment at Tampa MEPS. USMEPCOM recently released policy allowing two guests per applicant about to ship to basic training, as well as National Guard and Reserve component applicants.
Visitor Policy Brings Families Back to the MEPS
By Derrik Noack | Sept. 13, 2023
As the eight middle-aged residents of Tampa file into the blue-carpeted and wood paneled room and stand against the walls, it’s a stark contrast from those who are already standing in the middle. Nearly 20 young adults and older teenagers, whose expressions range from excitement to nervousness, look straight ahead. Those standing on the outskirts of the room have their own array of expressions, with the men looking very proud and the women, teary-eyed and deep in thought, looking toward those in the center.

Dr. Katie Helland, director of Military Accession Policy, presents Chicago Federal Executive Board's Agency of the Year trophy to Col. Megan Stallings, USMEPCOM commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Yveline Symonette, USMEPCOM senior enlisted advisor.
USMEPCOM wins Agency of the Year Award at the 2023 Chicago Federal Executive Board Employee of the Year Awards
By Ashley Toomey | Aug. 22, 2023
USMEPCOM won the Agency of the Year Award at the 2023 Chicago Federal Executive Board (FEB) Employee of the Year Awards ceremony June 29.

Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Kenemore, the new senior enlisted advisor (SEA) of USMEPCOM Eastern Sector, receives the unit’s colors and symbolically accepts his new role during a ceremony, Aug. 10, at USMEPCOM headquarters in North Chicago, Illinois. Kenemore received responsibility from Army Col. Janelle Kutter, during the ceremony.
Eastern Sector Welcomes New SEA
By Ashley Toomey | Aug. 10, 2023
North Chicago, Ill  – Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Kenemore accepted responsibility as the new

(L) Army Lt. Col. Jackie Osterhaus, HQ prescreen provider, provides independent prescreen completion support to Army 1st Lt. Adam Weaver, physician assistant. The independent support is part of  training Army providers, who will assist MEPS with reviewing prescreens during a busy summer surge.
Support through Summer Surge
By Derrik Noack | July 28, 2023
USMEPCOM welcomes Army medical personnel for medical processing support during summer surge.

USMEPCOM headquarters battalion senior enlisted advisor Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Marc Ascher passes the unit guidon to Army Command Sgt. Maj. Yveline Symonette during a change of responsibility ceremony July 7. Symonette accepted responsibility as the new senior enlisted advisor of USMEPCOM HQ, succeeding Army Command Sgt. Maj. Lorenzo Woodson.
USMEPCOM Holds Change of Responsibility and Retirement Ceremony
By Derrik Noack | July 7, 2023
Army Command Sgt. Maj. Yveline Symonette accepted responsibility as the new senior enlisted advisor (SEA) of USMEPCOM, succeeding Army Command Sgt. Maj. Lorenzo Woodson, who is retiring after nearly three decades of service in the Army.

Navy Capt. Michael Carmichael passes the Western Sector guidon to Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Roger Rendon, Western Sector senior enlisted advisor, during a change of command ceremony June 28.
Navy Officer Returns to Command Western Sector
By Christine Parker | June 28, 2023
Navy Capt. Christopher Carmichael assumed command of Western Sector, USMEPCOM, succeeding Marine Corps Colonel Jesse Sjoberg during a change of command ceremony June 28 at USMEPCOM headquarters in North Chicago, Illinois.