US Army Recruiting Center Springfield, IL

06/04/2026

Do you know someone who’s been thinking about joining the Army and is worried about student loans?

The Regular Army Loan Repayment Program (RA LRP) may help eligible new recruits receive up to $65,000 (less tax) in student loan repayment assistance as part of their enlistment contract.

Before signing, here are a few important things to know:
- RA LRP is a recruiting incentive for eligible new soldiers
- It is not available for prior service soldiers
- The Army does not take over your loans
- Payments are taxable income reported on a DFAS W-2
- Only qualifying loan principal is covered over three years of honorable service
- You cannot enroll in RA LRP after joining the Army (RA LRP must be written on initial enlistment contract)

To confirm enrollment, check your Initial Enlistment Contract DA Form 3286 Annex B.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about the program, email us or visit our website (link in comments).

For comments:
To learn more visit AHRC’s RA LRP webpage at: https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Loan%20Repayment%20Program
If you are enrolled in the RA LRP and have direct program related questions, please email the team’s group box at: [email protected]

06/04/2026

Every great journey begins with a single step—or in this case, a single bus ride.

You bring the determination. We’ll provide the training. Are you ready to take the ride?

Tap the link in our bio to find your path. 🇺🇸

U.S. Army Video by GoArmy.

06/03/2026

Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, played host to one of the U.S. Army Reserve's most demanding tests of individual soldier skill; the annual Expert Infantry Badge, Expert Field Medical Badge, and Expert Soldier Badge event, known as E3B, April 27 to May 8, 2026.

Across 30 graded lanes, Soldiers pushed their limits in weapons proficiency, patrol techniques, medical tasks, and physical fitness challenges to earn one of the Army's three most respected badges.

The EIB recognizes infantry and Special Forces soldiers.
The EFMB honors field medical personnel.
The ESB, the newest of the three, opens that standard of excellence to soldiers across all other career fields.

All three demand the same thing: meeting the U.S. Army's highest standard.

(U.S. Army Reserve 📽️ by Staff Sgt. Cameron Hershberger and Staff Sgt. Avery Cunningham)

06/03/2026

Drop into a career that’s ready-made for you and comes with an extra $10K. For those who report to Basic Training within 30 days of enlistment, they can earn big with the Quick Ship Bonus. See how it works: http://spr.ly/6181B8mNVV.

📷: Maj. Robert Fellingham

05/28/2026

Guardian Response 26 prepares U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers for real-world natural disaster response.

1st Lt. Stephen Williams explains why these types of exercises are important to the readiness of the Army Reserve.

Guardian Response is an annual exercise conducted by the 87th Training Division and its partners to validate the readiness and interoperability of the Army, National Guard, Army Reserve, and civilian agencies supporting domestic disaster response and the nation's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Response Enterprise.





U.S. Army

05/27/2026

Soldiers qualified on the
🎯 M2 .50 caliber machine gun
🎯 M240 machine gun
🎯 M4 rifle and
🎯 M17 pistol
during the Best Squad Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis.

Competitors worked through both crew-served and individual weapons qualifications, putting rounds downrange and building proficiency on the systems Soldiers rely on when volume of fire matters most. 👤

Each squad was held to the same marksmanship standards required across the force, with no shortcuts and no exceptions.

What's your favorite weapon to shoot? Shout out in the comments. 📣

(📽️ by Capt. Tyler Rickenbach)

05/26/2026

Take a 17-second ride with the MV-75 Cheyenne.

The Cheyenne is a prime example of how Army innovation keeps our forces lethal, adaptable, and ready to dominate in any environment.

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Bravo Advance 🇺🇸

Soldiers assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, take part in an emergency deployment readiness exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va.

U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Antony Martinez

05/21/2026

Parachute Riggers of the 824th Quartermaster Company, based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, are responsible for packing and inspecting every parachute and aerial delivery system used in airborne and resupply missions. 🪂

The unit recently supported two major exercises: Arctic Warrior at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg. Both missions required riggers to maintain precision standards in demanding operational environments.

As part of the Army Reserve, the 824th provides combat-ready sustainment capability to support the Total U.S. Army mission.

( 📽️ by Staff Sgt. Cameron Hershberger)




U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne)
Army Reserve CSM
Chief of Army Reserve
U.S. Army Reserve Command Chief Warrant Officer