For one Knoxville MEPS medical technician, Shawn Waite, the holidays are more than a time of celebration—they are an opportunity to make a difference. Inspired by his own experiences with tragedy and resilience, Waite spent the past several months organizing a massive toy drive to bring cheer to children affected by recent flooding due to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina communities.

The U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) is taking a significant step in modernizing its operations with the introduction of the Recruit Travel application.

A career at one of the Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS), located throughout the U.S., offers opportunities to contribute to our nation’s defense, make a lasting impression on the next generations of troops and gain skills that continue to grow. For one man at the Houston MEPS, this is exactly what he gets to do.

Pittsburgh MEPS strengthened its community ties and boosted morale by initiating a monthly Interservice Recruiting Committee (IRC) running group in August 2024, which has spurred a growing interest in physical fitness and community involvement among MEPS personnel.

USMEPCOM’s Innovation Facilitation Team (IFT) hosted a hackathon with the Program Executive Office Defense Healthcare Information System’s (PEO DHMS) Enterprise Intelligence and Data Solutions (EIDS) team, Nov. 13 – Nov. 15. The IFT and EIDS hackathon brought key players together to begin building a connection between MHS GENESIS (MHSG) and USMIRS 1.1, two platforms used by MEPS personnel to qualify and process military applicants.

A Human Resources Assistant (HRA) at a MEPS is the first face applicants see, playing an essential role in guiding them through the enlistment journey.

Navy Veteran continues life of service