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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/

June 24, 2021

World War II veteran conducts enlistment ceremony at Sacramento MEPS

World War II veteran Dennis Thompson, a retired Army first lieutenant, visited the Sacramento MEPS to conduct an enlistment ceremony on March 26th. He enlisted Army applicant Victor Bassett into the Delayed Entry Program after mentoring him for the past five years.

April 30, 2021

Service recruiting commands meet with USMEPCOM leadership

U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command leadership met with representatives from military recruiting commands during its biannual Stakeholders Meeting April 27 to discuss issues and share information about the accessions enterprise.

April 13, 2021

Civilian Fitness Program Grows

The civilian fitness program has expanded at USMEPCOM.

April 6, 2021

New York MEPS Swears In Their First Space Force Recruit

Fort Hamilton, N.Y. – Fort Hamilton’s mission partner, the New York Military Entrance Processing Station, swore in their first Space Force recruit, here, Mar. 3, 2021.

Baltimore Military Entrance Processing Station, Fort George Meade, Md. Oct. 20, 2020

Space Force processing has launched!

The U.S. Space Force will welcome its first four enlistments at the Baltimore Military Entrance Processing Station and three at the Denver MEPS.

Columbus, OH, Military Entrance Processing Station Sept. 10, 2020

Military Museum Visit Highlights Columbus MEPS Staff Ride

Carr was joined on the Columbus trip by Army 1st Sgt. Mary Reed, who recently became senior enlisted advisor at Chicago MEPS. After touring the Columbus MEPS and participating in unit physical training, they joined a staff ride led by Navy Command Senior Chief Brandon Fullmer.

HQ United States Military Entrance Processing Command Aug. 19, 2020

United States Military Entrance Processing Command COVID-19 Questions and Answers

Q1. What is the U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) doing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease? A1. USMEPCOM has been and continues to adjust operations to mitigate risk to the health, safety and welfare of the nation’s military applicants, its employees and contractors, military recruiting and training partners, and the family members of all.

08.13.2020 Aug. 13, 2020

Guam Processing Resumes

After a coronavirus-related shutdown that lasted about two months, military processing in Guam resumed in May.

07.05.2020 July 5, 2020

Miami MEPS Gets Red Cross Award

Since taking over as commander of the Miami MEPS Miami, Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Kaleb Perez has strengthened the station’s partnership with the Red Cross.

06.19.2020 June 19, 2020

Eastern Sector Change of Command

Eastern Sector, United States Military Entrance Processing Command welcomed a new commander at a June 12 virtual change of command ceremony.