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Carol Urbano (left) and Metuschelah Francois (right), phlebotomy externs, pose in front of Jacksonville MEPS. The Jacksonville MEPS team welcomed the first two phlebotomy externs to help assist with collecting vitals, drawing blood and urine samples and conducting vision and audio screenings.
Phlebotomy Externships at the Jacksonville MEPS: A Partnership in Progress
By Capt. Heidi Sand and Maj. Jason Decker | July 17, 2025
Jacksonville MEPS recently welcomed Carol Urbano and Metuschelah Francois —the first externs from Concorde Career Institute to support operations within the MEPS medical department.
Participants of annual 60 Miles for Veterans charity bike ride in Connellsville, Pa. pose for a group photo. Army Maj. Amaquah Bonsu, Pittsburgh MEPS commander, and Army Capt. Nate Wilson participated in the charity bike ride, raising more than $2,300 for local veterans.
Pittsburgh MEPS Supports Veterans with 60-Mile Charity Bike Ride
By Ashley Toomey | July 9, 2025
For Pittsburgh Military Entrance Processing Station commander Amy Maj. Amaquah Bonsu and Operations Officer Army Capt. Nate Wilson, a 60-mile charity bike ride through the Great Allegheny Passage was more than a test of endurance—it was a commitment to community, leadership and support for fellow service members.
Army Col. Nicole Jepsen, USMEPCOM Eastern Sector commander, shares remarks during her Assumption of Command ceremony. USMEPCOM held an Assumption of Command ceremony for its Eastern Sector on June 2 in North Chicago, Ill.
USMEPCOM’s Eastern Sector Holds Assumption of Command Ceremony
By Ashley Toomey | July 2, 2025
U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command hosted an Eastern Sector Assumption of Command ceremony at its headquarters July 2, officially welcoming Army Col. Nicole Jepsen as the new Eastern Sector commander.
Rebecca Cozzo, ISC issue resolution specialist, and Jeff Engel, ISC chair, pose for a photo in their office.
ISC Bridges Modernization and Mission
By Derrik Noack | June 25, 2025
Modernizing an organization like USMEPCOM requires more than just new tools and policies. Listening to the people who use the tools and process applicants is an essential part of that growth. The Innovation Steering Committee (ISC) bridges headquarters-led change and MEPS-level operations by connecting frontline users directly to modernization efforts.
Senior Chief Petty Officer Howard Williams, Memphis MEPS senior enlisted advisor, leads a class during Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Williams spoke about the intricacies of the relationship between Enlisted and Officers, offering insights into the Enlisted perspective.
Bridging the Gap: Memphis MEPS SEA Prepares Future Officers at Embry-Riddle
By Ashley Toomey | June 3, 2025
Senior Chief Petty Officer Howard Williams, Memphis MEPS senior enlisted advisor (SEA), shared his experience and perspective with officer candidates during a leadership development exercise hosted by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Navy and Marine Corps NROTC unit.
Paul Martin, a former U.S. Navy Seabee, stood in solemn remembrance at the Albany Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) honoring the legacy of his son and fallen Marine, Sgt. Shawn P. Martin, whose bravery and ultimate sacrifice in Iraq epitomized the courage of America’s service members. The oath room at Albany MEPS bears Sgt. Martin’s name, ensuring that every future warrior who swears their commitment to defend the nation does so in the presence of his enduring spirit.
Honoring a Fallen Marine: A Father’s Tribute to Sgt. Shawn P. Martin
By Army Capt. Atira Lynah | May 23, 2025
A father honors his son at Albany MEPS
USMEPCOM launched it first AI-generated summary tool to streamline review of military applicant medical records, marking a major innovation in the command's prescreening process.
USMEPCOM Launches AI Tool to Streamline Medical Reviews for Applicants
By Derrik Noack | May 19, 2025
USMEPCOM just launched the first AI-generated summary tool for military applicant Health Information Exchange encounters, another major step forward in transforming its medical prescreening process.
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