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In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, USMEPCOM has reviewed and adjusted its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities.

As a result, certain posts have been removed, are in a process of being removed or modified to maintain consistency with federal guidance and uphold the integrity of our official communication channels. Content will be archived in accordance with DA PAM 25–403.

USMEPCOM remains committed to transparency, professionalism, and adherence to DoD directives while continuing to engage with our community in a manner that reflects our core values.

For any questions regarding social media policies, please refer to official DoD guidance available at https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/
Rebecca Cozzo, ISC issue resolution specialist, and Jeff Engel, ISC chair, pose for a photo in their office.

June 25, 2025

ISC Bridges Modernization and Mission

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — 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.

June 3, 2025

Bridging the Gap: Memphis MEPS SEA Prepares Future Officers at Embry-Riddle

Daytona Beach, Fla. — 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.

Honoring a Fallen Marine

May 23, 2025

Honoring a Fallen Marine: A Father’s Tribute to Sgt. Shawn P. Martin

ALBANY, New York — 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.

May 19, 2025

USMEPCOM Launches AI Tool to Streamline Medical Reviews for Applicants

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — 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.

Former USMEPCOM commander Col. Megan Stallings recognizes Renee Johnson with a coin for providing narration for more than 50 command events and videos. Renee Johnson, a retired Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class and lifelong performer, has become USMEPCOM's trusted narrator and voice of ceremonies, blending her passion for storytelling, service and theatre to inspire, uplift and honor others

May 12, 2025

The Voice That Honors: Renee Johnson's Story

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — If you close your eyes and listen, you might mistake Renee Johnson, administrative support specialist, J-8, for Barbara Howard from “Abbott Elementary” – the same rich, precise diction, exuding both authority and warmth. It’s a voice that commands attention yet comforts, a presence felt across USMEPCOM whenever Johnson takes the microphone to narrate awards ceremonies.

(L) Dr. Ashley Jackson, director of USMEPCOM's newly established Provider Quality Management Program Office (PQMPO) collaborates with Army Col. Megan McKinnon, USMEPCOM command surgeon. USMEPCOM launched the PQMPO to centralize oversight and standardize medical evaluations for military applicants amid evolving technology and policy demands.

May 5, 2025

USMEPCOM Centralizes Medical Oversight with New Office

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — USMEPCOM officially launched the new Provider Quality Management Program Office (PQMPO) in April, a centralized office under the Command Surgeon office. This transition shifts how USMEPCOM supports its approximately 500 medical providers across 65 MEPS.

USMEPCOM personnel pose for a photo during stand up of the first ever "MEPS in a Box". USMEPCOM launched the mobile "MEPS in a Box" initiative with a pilot in Austin, Texas, April 28-30, to provide full-service applicant processing in underserved areas and expand recruiting capacity.

April 30, 2025

USMEPCOM Launches Mobile Processing with "MEPS in a Box"

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — USMEPCOM launched a new initiative dubbed “MEPS in a Box,” starting with a pilot site in Austin, Texas, April 28 – 30.

Paul Holley, works as an Intermittent Test Administrator for the San Diego Military Entrance Processing Station, administering the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Career Exploration Program (CEP) test to high school students in Southern California.

April 23, 2025

Meet an ITA: The Winning Balance of a Part-time Career

SAN DIEGO, Calif — Looking forward to retirement is a milestone shared by many. Paul Holley, from San Diego Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), has crossed this milestone twice – so far – in his lifetime and now looks forward to his work as an Intermittent Test Administrator for the MEPS, administering the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Career Exploration Program (CEP) test to high school students in Southern California.

Miami MEPS, USMEPCOM’s 10th BN and USMEPCOM leadership cut the ribbon during the Miami MEPS grand opening ceremony. Miami MEPS held a dedication ceremony for their oath room and quarterdeck and grand opening ceremony on April 15, 2025.

April 16, 2025

USMEPCOM Celebrates Miami MEPS Grand Opening

Miami, Fla. — After more than seven years in the making, United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) celebrated the official grand opening of the newly relocated Miami MEPS on April 15, 2025.

Matthew Kaminski, Pittsburgh MEPS test score technician, poses with a Marine Corps veteran at an Operation Veteran Now event, supporting veterans in the Pittsburgh area. Matthew Kaminski founded "Meetup Volunteers Pittsburgh" a local volunteering group that has garnered more than 600 members and contributes to various charities and non-profits aiming to make a positive difference in the Pittsburgh area and beyond.

April 9, 2025

Service Beyond Self: Pittsburgh MEPS Testing Tech Leads with purpose

PITTSBURGH MEPS, Pa. — Matthew Kaminski, a dedicated Test Score Technician at Pittsburgh Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), spent more than two decades serving his country in uniform, first in the Navy, then in the Air Force and now out of uniform as a federal employee. His service doesn’t stop there, Kaminski is also the driving force behind MVP - Meetup Volunteers Pittsburgh, a community organization he founded two and a half years ago that has grown to more than 600 members.