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Coast Guard Seaman Recruit Dakota Duchene, younger brother of Senior Airman Daniel Sanchez, poses for a photo outside the ceremony room dedicated to his brother before shipping off to basic training. Senior Airman Daniel Ray Sanchez, an El Paso native who sacrificed his life in Afghanistan, has his legacy upheld through community support, a dedicated MEPS ceremony room and a foundation that inspires future generations to serve.

Feb. 6, 2025

A Hero's Legacy in El Paso

EL PASO MEPS, Tx. — In El Paso, Texas there is a saying among locals that it’s a big city with a small-town feel. I did not fully understand that, until I saw how a community comes together to support a family that has lost so much but inspires so many. Senior Airman Daniel Ray Sanchez, an El Paso native, lost his life fighting for our country, but his legacy continues not only in our local community, but also in all applicants who set foot in the El Paso MEPS ceremony room.

Lt. Cmdr. Iman Parirokh, Chicago MEPS executive officer, leads a group of applicants through the oath of enlistment at Chicago MEPS February 1, 2023.

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.

Army applicant Victor Bassett shakes hands with World War II veteran Dennis Thompson during his enlistment ceremony at Sacramento MEPS

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.