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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Michael Keppen, former Eastern Sector deputy commander, receives a Joint Service Commendation Medal from U.S. Army Col. Megan Stallings, USMEPCOM commander, during an awards ceremony at headquarters, Oct. 12 for his heroic efforts to save two people from drowning. Upon seeing a child and older man struggling in the Fox River May 30, Keppen dove into the water and swam them both to safety.

Oct. 12, 2022

Navy Officer Awarded for Life-Saving Action

HQ USMEPCOM, North Chicago, Ill. — U.S. Navy Cmdr. Michael Keppen, former Eastern Sector deputy commander, received a Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM) during an awards ceremony at headquarters, Oct. 12. The JSCM is presented by the United States Armed Forces to individuals who have performed an exceedingly heroic act, exceptional achievement or commendable service.

Army Col. Megan Stallings, USMEPCOM commander, addresses the Joint Recruiting Commander’s Conference (JRCC) in North Chicago, Ill. Sept. 27 -28. The conference brought together Recruiting Command, Accession Policy and USMEPCOM leaders to discuss issues and opportunities for collaboration and share ideas and best practices.

Oct. 3, 2022

Accession Policy and USMEPCOM hosted the Joint Recruiting Commanders Conference (JRCC) in North Chicago, Ill. Sept. 27 -28

Dr. Ashley Jackson, USMEPCOM Western Sector medical officer, trains U.S. Army Maj. Marsha Paul, U.S. Army Maj. Marjorie Whitehead and U.S. Army Maj. Wendy Hand in completing medical prescreens in MHS GENESIS. Paul, Whitehead and Hand all recently retired from service but chose to come back and become providers, assisting MEPS with completing medical prescreens.

Sept. 22, 2022

Retired Soldiers Return to Support USMEPCOM

Headquarters USMEPCOM, North Chicago, IL — It had only been a few months since U.S. Army Maj. Marsha Paul, nurse practitioner, retired and put away her uniform, but luckily, she did not pack it too far back into her closet. While checking her email, she saw an exciting opportunity to come back and work with the latest medical technology. Paul decided to return to assist with the Prescreen Support Coordination Center (PSCC). Paul is among nine retired Army doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners answering the call to come back on active duty to help review prescreens virtually.

Jodi Goss answers a question about cybersecurity during the Information Technology Specialist training held at USMEPCOM.

Sept. 7, 2022

USMEPCOM focuses on cybersecurity

Headquarters USMEPCOM, North Chicago, IL — The annoyances of entering your PIN multiple times and the removal of the Common Access Card every time you walk away from the computer can pay big dividends to an organization and its members.

A group photograph of the USS Carter Hall chiefs mess. The individuals in color left to right are Senior Chief Brandon Majors, Master Chief Adam Singleton and Senior Chief Ioana Wolfinger.

Aug. 26, 2022

Master Chief shapes leaders, leaving military members of the year in his wake

USMEPCOM, North Chicago, IL — True leaders always hope to see their people achieve more than they did, but they don’t always get the satisfaction of seeing that success come to fruition. For Master Chief Adam Singleton, former Honolulu MEPs senior enlisted advisor (SEA), confirmation came when Senior Chiefs Brandon Majors, Ft. Jackson MEPS SEA, and Ioana Wolfinger, New Orleans MEPS SEA, respectively became the Eastern and Western Sector military members of the year.

Battalion Executive Directors engage in an open table discussion during a conference at USMEPCOM. USMEPCOM hosted the first ever ED conference, Aug. 9-11.

Aug. 12, 2022

USMEPCOM Hosts Battalion Executive Director's Conference

HQ USMEPCOM, NORTH CHICAGO, IL — USMEPCOM hosted the Battalion Executive Director (ED) conference Aug. 9-11. Bringing together all 12 Battalion EDs, the conference was the first of its kind since the position was established five years ago.

From L to R) U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Peterson, Chicago Recruiting Battalion command sergeant major; U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Renee Barton, policy NCOIC, J-3/5/7; and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Shane Doolan. Chicago Recruiting Battalion commander, pose for a photo during an awards ceremony at USMEPCOM, Aug. 9.

Aug. 10, 2022

MEPCOM Soldier Recognized by Recruiting Partner

HQ USMEPCOM, NORTH CHICAGO, IL — USMEPCOM’s August Awards Ceremony began with a special presentation in recognition of U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Renee Barton, policy NCOIC, J-3/5/7. U.S. Army Lt. Col. Shane Doolan and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Peterson presented Barton an engraved sword for her work in training Chicago Recruiting Battalion’s company command teams.

Western Sector Change of Responsibility

July 29, 2022

Western Sector welcomes new Senior Enlisted Advisor

North Chicago, Ill — Army Command Sgt. Maj. Roger Rendon accepted responsibility as the senior enlisted advisor of Western Sector, USMEPCOM, succeeding Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Jackson during a change of responsibility ceremony at USMEPCOM headquarters July 29.

Illustration by Amy Gregorski

June 29, 2022

MEPCOM Hones Virtual Capabilities

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill — USMEPCOM takes advantage of the electronic health record to create capability for remote prescreening.

Eastern Sector Change of Command

June 23, 2022

United States Military Entrance Processing Command welcomes new Eastern Sector commander

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill — Army Col. Janelle V. Kutter assumed command of Eastern Sector, USMEPCOM, succeeding Army Col. Joe Ratliff at a ceremony held June 23 at USMEPCOM headquarters in North Chicago, Illinois.