Dec. 3, 2021

Future Warfighters Essay Competition Awards Ceremony

DES MOINES MEPS, Iowa — Future national guardsmen Jacob Oliver, from Emmetsburg, Iowa, wins Future Warfighters Essay Competition organized by Des Moines MEPS.

Nov. 22, 2021

Sacramento MEPS Turkey Drive builds unit cohesion while helping people in need

SACRAMENTO MEPS, Calif. — November and December are the seasons of thanks and giving. A west coast MEPS sprang into the holiday spirit by organizing a turkey drive to help those in need in their community.

Nov. 15, 2021

Sioux Falls MEPS personnel volunteerism gives back more than soccer skills in community building experience

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the youth have one thing in common: they love soccer. When Army 1st. Sgt. Daniel Rivera, Sioux Falls MEPS senior enlisted advisor, was asked to volunteer at a grassroots soccer league for his community's youth, the answer was easy.

Nov. 9, 2021

Collaboration Leads to Largest Test Event in the Pacific

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill — Personnel from Yokota High School, the 374th Force Support Squadron, Honolulu MEPS and USMEPCOM worked together to administer the ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) test for 116 students Nov. 3, the largest single administration of the ASVAB CEP in the Pacific.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Nov. 1, 2021

Springfield MEPS community outreach supports zoo Spooky Safari event

The leaves are falling and the weather is cooling. For children, big and small, the end of October is a special time of year to participate in fall programs and festivities. For the Zoo in Forest Park in Springfield, Mass., prepping for their festival was a little easier this year, thanks to the volunteers from Springfield MEPS.

NORTH CHICAGO, IL Oct. 29, 2021

USMEPCOM Perseveres Through Pandemic

NORTH CHICAGO, IL — Every year, thousands of people enlist in the United States military. Whether it be a call to service, to pay for college, or for job stability, enlistees all support the defense of our nation. When the pandemic struck, shutting down recruitment and processing was just not an option. Our nation relied on force readiness and those going into service depended on beginning their careers. Starting March 2020, USMEPCOM went on the defense.

Oct. 4, 2021

USMEPCOM Military Members of the Year

NORTH CHICAGO, IL — USMEPCOM announces winners of the annual USMEPCOM Military Members of the Year (MMOY) competition.

Oct. 4, 2021

An Immigrant Story

NORTH CHICAGO, IL — U.S. Army Capt. Mohammad Hossain, Oklahoma City MEPS assistant operations officer, shared his story of immigrating to the Unites States and the opportunities afforded to him by becoming a U.S. service member. A Bangladesh native, Hossain’s story exemplifies what America uniquely offers; the chance to achieve dreams through hard work and determination.

Aug. 13, 2021 Aug. 13, 2021

USMEPCOM holds change-of-command ceremony

North Chicago, Ill — Army Col. Megan B. Stallings assumed command of United States Military Entrance Processing Command from Marine Corps Col. Richard T. Brady during a change-of-command ceremony Aug. 13.

August 4, 2021 Aug. 4, 2021

MICC-Fort Knox supports nation’s gateway to military service

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Acquisition professionals at the Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Knox contracting office in Kentucky provide support to the nation’s newest recruits entering military service across the country.

July 29, 2021

USMEPCOM implements mask mandate at all facilities

U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command directed employees, assigned personnel, applicants and visitors to its facilities across the United States to wear masks regardless of vaccination status beginning July 29.

July 8, 2021

Marine rescues children in overturned vehicle

Headquarters USMEPCOM, North Chicago, IL — When he hopped into his vehicle to make the short drive from his home in Venus, Texas on June 30th, Marine Corps Maj. Leslie Seaton, couldn’t imagine he would stumble on an accident, let alone rescue two little girls trapped in an overturned van during a routine 15-minute trip.

June 24, 2021

World War II veteran conducts enlistment ceremony at Sacramento MEPS

Headquarters USMEPCOM, North Chicago, IL — 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

Headquarters USMEPCOM, North Chicago, IL — 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

Headquarters USMEPCOM, North Chicago, IL — The civilian fitness program has expanded at USMEPCOM.

April 6, 2021

New York MEPS Swears In Their First Space Force Recruit

Headquarters USMEPCOM, North Chicago, IL — 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!

10.20.2020 — 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

09.10.2020 — 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

08.19..2020 — 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

United States Naval Hospital, Guam — After a coronavirus-related shutdown that lasted about two months, military processing in Guam resumed in May.