Oct. 25, 2023

Houston MEPS Organizes First Operations Symposium

HOUSTON MEPS, Tx. — 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.

Oct. 25, 2023

With Eyes on the Future, Talks with Recruiting Commands Ensure Continuing Partnerships

HQ USMEPCOM, North Chicago, Ill. — 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.

Oct. 4, 2023

USMEPCOM Invests in AI to Aide Prescreen Process

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — 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.

Oct. 4, 2023

Military Recruiting Leaders Gather, Collaborate in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Recruiting leaders from all U.S. military services gathered here to collaborate on strategies and discuss policies from Sept. 19-21, 2023.As fiscal year 2024 loomed on the horizon, top recruiting

Sept. 18, 2023

ASVAB CEP Passes the Test in Treasure State

Butte MEPS, Mont. — In 1999, the Montana National Guard established the Montana Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) to aide teens who dropped out of high school or weren’t on track to graduate. MYCA works with participants for one year after they graduate from a residential phase to help with college or trade school enrollment or to join the military. They also use the ASVAB Career Exploration Program to learn about their individual skills and interests.

Sept. 13, 2023

Visitor Policy Brings Families Back to the MEPS

Tampa MEPS, Fla. — As the eight middle-aged residents of Tampa file into the blue-carpeted and wood paneled room and stand against the walls, it’s a stark contrast from those who are already standing in the middle. Nearly 20 young adults and older teenagers, whose expressions range from excitement to nervousness, look straight ahead. Those standing on the outskirts of the room have their own array of expressions, with the men looking very proud and the women, teary-eyed and deep in thought, looking toward those in the center.

Aug. 22, 2023

USMEPCOM wins Agency of the Year Award at the 2023 Chicago Federal Executive Board Employee of the Year Awards

HQ USMEPCOM, North Chicago, Ill. — USMEPCOM won the Agency of the Year Award at the 2023 Chicago Federal Executive Board (FEB) Employee of the Year Awards ceremony June 29.

Aug. 10, 2023

Eastern Sector Welcomes New SEA

HQ USMEPCOM — North Chicago, Ill  – Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Kenemore accepted responsibility as the new senior enlisted advisor (SEA) of Eastern Sector, USMEPCOM, succeeding Air Force Chief Master Sgt.

July 28, 2023

Support through Summer Surge

North Chicago, Ill — USMEPCOM welcomes Army medical personnel for medical processing support during summer surge.

July 7, 2023

USMEPCOM Holds Change of Responsibility and Retirement Ceremony

HQ USMEPCOM, North Chicago, Ill. — Army Command Sgt. Maj. Yveline Symonette accepted responsibility as the new senior enlisted advisor (SEA) of USMEPCOM, succeeding Army Command Sgt. Maj. Lorenzo Woodson, who is retiring after nearly three decades of service in the Army.

June 28, 2023

Navy Officer Returns to Command Western Sector

North Chicago, Ill — Navy Capt. Christopher Carmichael assumed command of Western Sector, USMEPCOM, succeeding Marine Corps Colonel Jesse Sjoberg during a change of command ceremony June 28 at USMEPCOM headquarters in North Chicago, Illinois.

May 31, 2023

LEAP Scholars

BOSTON MEPS, Mass. — With events happening around the world at a moment’s notice, service members must always be ready for the fight. Not unlike the skills built over time by a pilot; the culture, language, and regional expertise the total force needs for critical missions cannot be “just-in-time” trained.

May 22, 2023

USMEPCOM Launches Pilot for Applicant Guests to the MEPS

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — USMEPCOM Launches Pilot for Applicant Guests to the MEPS

May 15, 2023

Leadership Conference Connects USMEPCOM Command Teams

HQ USMEPCOM, North Chicago, Ill. — At a command where teamwork is imperative and members are spread across 65 locations, conferences are a great tool for unit synergy and building important partnerships. The USMEPCOM Leadership Conference, which brings together Sector, Battalion and MEPS commanders and senior enlisted advisors, returned May 8-12 to Lake Delavan, Wisconsin, after a four-year pause due to the pandemic.

May 1, 2023

Accessions Medical Leadership Come Together for Collaboration and Coordination

HQ USMEPCOM, North Chicago, Ill. — After a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the USMEPCOM Medical Leadership Training Symposium (MLTS) returned, bringing the top command doctors and leadership together for three days of activities and presentations.

April 17, 2023

Stepson of USMEPCOM Commander Enlists

Chicago MEPS, Ill. — When your father and grandfather were both Army Aviation Officers, and your stepmother is currently an Army colonel, following their legacy seems like an obvious path to pursue. That is, of course, if you aren’t a 22-year-old wanting to forge your very own path. Instead of choosing to “Be All You Can Be” with the Army, Carter Stallings decided to enlist and “Aim High” with the Air Force. Carter is the stepson of Army Col. Megan Stallings, commander, USMEPCOM, and his father is retired Army Col. Chris Stallings (current executive director of Naval Service Training Command). His father was on active duty before he was even born, so Carter grew up on various bases and military communities. From a young age, he favored Airmen wings to the Army’s five-pointed star.

March 31, 2023

Working Hard for the Mission: USMEPCOM, Recruiting Partners Working Overtime to Get the Job Done

HQ USMEPCOM North Chicago, Ill. — Starting in April, USMEPCOM will reintroduce Saturday processing days at select MEPS around the country.

March 14, 2023

Portland MEPS Technician's Quick Action Disrupts Gunman

Portland MEPS, Oregon — It was close to 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 and the dinner rush was in full effect at a pub in Troutdale, Ore. A man entered the pub armed with a shotgun tucked under his arm. Visibly intoxicated, he quietly

Feb. 15, 2023

SMDRP Update: Streamlining and Standardizing MEPS Medical Processing

HQ USMEPCOM, North Chicago, Ill. — With hundreds of medical providers of various specialties working at 65 Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) and two Remote Processing Stations across the country, standardizing the medical qualification process for military applicants is a challenge. United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) took that challenge head on with recent updates to the Supplemental Policy Guidance (SMPG) and Supporting Medical Documentation Review Program (SMDRP).

Feb. 8, 2023

User-Centered Approach Guides USMIRS Evolution

HQ USMEPCOM, North Chicago, Ill — The development and launch of USMEPCOM Integrated Resource System (USMIRS) 1.1 in 2021 was one of the most critical modernization efforts in USMEPCOM’s history. Feb. 10 marks the second anniversary of the system launching, but there are no “terrible twos” here. With updates released biweekly and major innovations due later this year, USMIRS 1.1 is on track to reach high viability before it even turns three.