Latest News

 

Civilian Fitness Program Grows
 

NY MEPS Swears In Their First Space Force Recruit
 

Space Force Processing Has Launched!
 

Military Museum Visit Highlights Columbus MEPS Staff Ride
 

USMEPCOM COVID-19 Questions and Answers
 

Guam Processing Resumes
 

Miami MEPS Gets Red Cross Award
 

Eastern Sector Change of Command
 

Remote Processing Station Opens in Riverside, California​
 

Student Testing Mission Resumes At Some Locations​
 

Delayed But Not Deterred
 

Coronavirus and What's Being Done
 

What every American and Community Can Do Now to Decrease the Spread of the Coronavirus
 

USMIRS 1.1 gets Interim Authority to Test
 

USMEPCOM Receives Third JMUA
 

USMEPCOM Integrated Resource System 1.1 Demonstration
 

Military Members of the Year Awards
 

USMIRS 1.1 Sprint 30 Update
 

New Commander Says USMEPCOM Has ‘best mission there is’
 

Transformation Moves Forward Under Newly-Formed Team
 

Transformation Sprint Update
 

Alternative ASVAB Testing Platform Study Expands
 

Command Sergeant Major Atkinson Selected
 

Fort Jackson MEPS Physician Credited With Potentially Saving Applicant’s Life
 

USMEPCOM Welcomes New Commander
 

Sharing Prescreen Workload Cuts Review Time
 

New App Allows Electronic Cyber Test Score Transmission
 

USMEPCOM NCO Selected as Adjutant General Corps Regimental Association NCO of the Year
 

Phoenix MEPS Hosts ACES 2019
 

Paperless Enlistment Processing Closer as Joint Legacy Viewer Test Expands to Eight MEPS
 

Montana Native Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor
 

First ASVAB Score Interpretation Training Completed
 

USMEPCOM, Air Force Reserve Sign Enlistment Processing Agreement
 

Albany sailor competes for joint award

 

Fast Start for Des Moines operations officer at the U.S. Cross-Country Championships

 

The DOD’s ASVAB Career Exploration Program Hosts Training to Improve Program Delivery
 

Applicant Processing Moves to the Cloud
 

USMEPCOM Conducts Noncommissioned Officer Staff Ride

 

Operation Pacific: Bringing Military Entrance Processing to the Islands
 

USMEPCOM Proceeds with Transformation Initiatives

 

Meet a USMEPCOM Medical Transformation Manager
 

On Making the Next Generation a More Informed Workforce (PDF)
 

Statement from Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan
 

Navy Adopts Packetless Recruit Travel
 

Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness visits Headquarters USMEPCOM
 

USMEPCOM Leverages Technology To Save Time, Money
 

USMEPCOM Conducts Anti-terrorism Training
 

Major Milestone in Paperless Enlistment Processing Reached
 

USMEPCOM Takes Honorable Mention at Annual DoD CIO Awards
 

Mother and Son Recruits Ship to Navy Boot Camp
 

Pilot Program Eliminates Hand-Carried Navy Recruit Travel Packet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Center) Christian Castro, Navy applicant, poses for a photo with his parents following his Oath of Enlistment at Tampa MEPS. USMEPCOM recently released policy allowing two guests per applicant about to ship to basic training, as well as National Guard and Reserve component applicants.

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.

Dr. Katie Helland, director of Military Accession Policy, presents Chicago Federal Executive Board's Agency of the Year trophy to Col. Megan Stallings, USMEPCOM commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Yveline Symonette, USMEPCOM senior enlisted advisor.

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.

Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Kenemore, the new senior enlisted advisor (SEA) of USMEPCOM Eastern Sector, receives the unit’s colors and symbolically accepts his new role during a ceremony, Aug. 10, at USMEPCOM headquarters in North Chicago, Illinois. Kenemore received responsibility from Army Col. Janelle Kutter, during the ceremony.

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. Michael Page during a change of responsibility ceremony Aug. 10 at USMEPCOM headquarters in North Chicago, Illinois.Page took command of Eastern Sector

USMEPCOM welcomes Army medical personnel during summer surge

July 28, 2023

Support through Summer Surge

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

USMEPCOM headquarters battalion senior enlisted advisor Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Marc Ascher passes the unit guidon to Army Command Sgt. Maj. Yveline Symonette during a change of responsibility ceremony July 7. Symonette accepted responsibility as the new senior enlisted advisor of USMEPCOM HQ, succeeding Army Command Sgt. Maj. Lorenzo Woodson.

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.

Navy Capt. Michael Carmichael passes the Western Sector guidon to Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Roger Rendon, Western Sector senior enlisted advisor, during a change of command ceremony June 28.

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.

Air Force Tech Sgt. Jude Baidoo and other LEAP scholars visit Bunce Island, one of more than sixty slave trading forts established in the 1600s on the West African coast. (Courtesy photo)

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.

Applicants taking oath of enlistment

May 22, 2023

USMEPCOM Launches Pilot for Applicant Guests to the MEPS

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

(L) Navy Lt. Cmdr. America Estevez-Guerrero, Tampa MEPS commander, listens intently during a presentation at the USMEPCOM Leadership Conference. The conference brought leaders from all MEPS locations and headquarters together for the first time since 2019.

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.

Col. Megan Stallings, USMEPCOM commander, engages with attendees at the 2023 Medical Leadership Training Symposium (MLTS).

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.