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Chris Carr and Liz Fonk of the United States Military Entrance Procession Command (USMEPCOM) attend a hiring event in Washington D.C. Carr and Fonk are members of the newly launched Talent Acquisition Division (TAD), seeking new talent for USMEPCOM across the U.S.
USMEPCOM Invites Job Seekers to “Meet Us Where You Are” with Launch of the New Talent Acquisition Division
By Tyechia Price | Nov. 30, 2023
The Talent Acquisition Division (TAD) is coming to a MEPS near you, if they have not already. The newest team in USMEPCOM has begun its journey, bringing to life one aspect of the command’s strategic initiatives.

USMEPCOM Commander Col. Megan Stallings briefs attendees of the FY24 Senior Leader Offsite on the command's newest strategic plan. The strategic plan lays out the collective vision for USMEPCOM, guiding its projects and goals into 2033.
New Strategic Plan Drives USMEPCOM Into 2033
By Derrik Noack | Nov. 27, 2023
USMEPCOM launched its new Strategic Plan at the FY24 Senior Leader Offsite (SLO) in mid-November. A command’s strategic plan outlines the operational approach for its personnel moving forward. It does so by identifying goals and objectives, rather than specifying concrete projects.

USMEPCOM Eastern Sector leadership pose in front of quote,
USMEPCOM Spearheads Communications for Accession Triad
By Ashley Toomey | Nov. 17, 2023
The Leaders Professional Development (LPD) event brought USMEPCOM Eastern Sector leadership together with Marine Corps Reception and Initial Entry Training personnel to learn and share new perspectives at Parris Island, South Carolina, Oct. 10-13.

Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Juan Osuna Jr., Beckley MEPS, originally from El Centro California, lifts a 30-pound ammunitions cannon during a fitness test  at the USMEPCOM Military Member of the Year (MMOY) competition. The competition brought finalists, across 5 categories, to compete for the title of USMEPCOM MMOY in Boston Oct. 31 - Nov. 2.
USMEPCOM Military Members Compete in Boston
By Ashley Toomey | Nov. 6, 2023
The 2023 USMEPCOM Military Members of the Year (MMOY) competition brought nine finalists to compete

Navy Lt. j.g. Derron Alleyne (R)  completes a rope obstacle during a unit cohesion event at the first Houston Interservice Recruiting Committee (IRC) Symposium, hosted by Houston MEPS. The symposium brought IRC partners and MEPS military personnel together for two days of classroom instruction and team-building events.
Houston MEPS Organizes First Operations Symposium
By Derrik Noack | Oct. 25, 2023
Houston MEPS recently organized its first ever Interservice Recruiting Committee (IRC) Operations Symposium. The symposium united MEPS military and recruiting personnel, fostering face-to-face connections to strengthen relationships, which are typically conducted electronically. Those relationships are critical, not only for mutual support, but for success in manning the All-Volunteer Force.

Navy Capt. Chris Carmichael briefs during the Recruiting Commanders/Operations Conference (RC/OC) at USMEPCOM, in North Chicago, Illinois.
With Eyes on the Future, Talks with Recruiting Commands Ensure Continuing Partnerships
By Tyechia Price | Oct. 25, 2023
At the 2023 Recruiting Commanders/Operations Conference (RC/OC), hosted by the Western Sector of United States Military Entrance Processing Command Headquarters, discussions centered around the theme of building partnerships and investing in the force of the future.

Graphic by Derrik Noack
USMEPCOM Invests in AI to Aide Prescreen Process
By Derrik Noack | Oct. 4, 2023
The 2022 rollout of MHS GENESIS across USMEPCOM brought access to authoritative medical history for applicants to military service. This access has allowed for better medical decision making, but it has also meant an increased workload with more medical information to review for more applicants.