To some, data may just be raw numbers on a spreadsheet but at USMEPCOM it is the key ingredient used to steer conversations and guide decisions. More than 50 data reports developed by the command’s J-3 Analysis and Architecture (A&A) team ensure MEPS, leaders and partners can easily digest and use the insights found in them. 

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 opportunity that enhances operational efficiency while developing future healthcare professionals.

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.

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.

United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) is transforming the way it manages its most valuable asset, its people, with the launch of PEAK (People Engagement and Knowledge). PEAK is a new HR system designed to bring all civilian and military personnel data into one user-friendly platform.

USMEPCOM put its emergency response skills to the test, leading a severe weather tabletop exercise (TTX) that simulated the impact of a hurricane.

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.