Classroom Presentation

Staff Sgt. Michael Hogancamp conducted a classroom presentation at Pine Forest High School, Feb. 25, discussing the benefits of joining the Army, resulting in 43 contacts and two leads.

Wendell Middle Schoolers give on Valentine's Day


Story and photo
by Ron Toland

Raleigh Recruiting Battalion

Sgt. 1^st Class Jason Thorpe (left) assists students in preparing and assembling valentine care packages at Wendell Middle School, Feb. 7.



      About 30-35 students at Wendell Middle School combined forces to create and give valentine care packages to U.S. Army Raleigh Recruiting Battalion single Soldiers and Geo-Bachelors, Feb. 7.

     Conducted fundraises for the Support U.S. Armed Forces project, the students raised almost $1,100 to purchase supplies.

     Leading and giving back and showing someone cares is the message.

     "We are doing this for [Soldiers] because they are serving our country and risking their lives. It cheers them up and it is important to give back so they too can have a valentine," said 12-year old Caroline Clifford, who worked on the project

     Soldiers of U.S. Army Raleigh Recruiting Battalion agree.

     "It shows the Soldiers that someone outside the military cares,” said Sgt. 1st Class Jason Thorpe.

     And when others show they care, it matters in the lives of single service members.

     “As the Better Opportunities for Single Servicemembers representative, it is nice to have a local school show appreciation to our Soldiers,” said Debbie Roach, BOSS representative for the U.S. Army Raleigh Recruiting Battalion.

We'll be rooting for 14 N.C. high school students at All American Bowl 2014!!

Freeman Jones accepts his invitation to AAB on Nov 25, 2013.
Sitting is (l-r) Sgt. 1st Class Michael Nelson (ASB speaker), Capt. Ben Bagwell and Staff Sgt. Fred Sherrick.

Story and photo
by Ron Toland

Raleigh Recruiting Battalion

The All American Bowl Selection Tour rolled through the Raleigh Recruiting Battalion footprint, traveling to chosen high schools across the battalion, in November.

The tour was the official invitation for football players and/or band members. Fourteen students from our surrounding schools were selected to participate in the 2014 All American Bowl in San Antonia, Texas.

For more pics visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/us_army_recruiting_raleigh/sets/72157638052706644/

An note from Ops.--Sgt. Major Rieger

ONE TEAM, ONE FIGHT

This is something we have heard for our entire time in the Army.  It has been re-enforced during the past decade plus of continuous war.  No nation, no military, no service, no branch alone can win a war.  Now we fight jointly with other countries and other services.  It has become part of us.  As recruiting moves forward, we have moved away from the individual mission and have embraced this team first mentality to the benefit of all in the command.  USAREC is the Army.  The mission you have is one of, if not, the most, important ones the Army faces everyday-providing the force that will fight and win in the future.  I hope you feel the importance and are proud of the work you do to make this mission every phase line.  There is no rest from this mission.  It will go on as long as there is a United States Army.  As we fight to fulfill this mission, we strive for excellence by working to our potential and doing things the right way!  This is only achieved when we consistently achieve our mission and take care of our team.  Even with all the changes the battalion continually goes through, you have continued to excel.  During 4^th quarter, the battalion finished 108% RA and 100% AR for 107% combined, enlisting 877 new Soldiers to the Army.  For FY 13, you fought back to finish the RA 100%, AR 82% and 97% combined, enlisting 2989.  A phenomenal number!!  You have started FY 14 very strong achieving 106% RA, 161% AR, and 111% combined while adjusting to the net mission.  The great thing is that we are poised to make this a standard by holding strong to some Army fundamentals:  Continued Teamwork, outstanding Leadership, and the desire to win!!

One of the strengths of this Command is everyone is a leader.  Officers and Noncommissioned Officers are leaders by definition.  Whether you are a company leader, center leader, Soldier leader, or community leader, hold strong to your duties and responsibilities.  Never rely on someone else to pick up the slack.  Always do the right thing and ensure others do too.  Be the difference maker in your organization.  The Army Values and NCO Creed provide us the guidelines for want to do and how to live.  If we do, we cannot go wrong.  Especially with our geographical dispersion, it takes great leaders to accomplish our difficult mission.  The battalion commander, LTC Greer, has given us our mission and has empowered each leader through Mission Command to do what it takes to achieve it.

Mission: The Raleigh Recruiting Battalion meets or exceeds its annual recruitment mission by recruiting qualified men and women within our area of responsibility, providing strength to our Nation's Army, while balancing recruitment operations with quality of life for all Soldiers, civilians and family members.

I believe Leadership makes the difference.   So I charge each of you to be the leader that makes that difference.

The other aspect of the American Soldier that I see in our formation is the desire to win!!  Here at the battalion, we look at the numbers and we can predict how the mission will finish.  The thing the numbers do not tell is your desire to win.  The Soldiers’ Creed is alive and well in Raleigh battalion, especially the Warrior Ethos.  These are not just words to you; they are what we live by every day.   You clearly have the mission first, you will never accept defeat or quit, and you do not leave anyone behind. 

We will continue to face challenges but with communication we can overcome them.  We must always strive to improve.  Everyone and every team must do their part for us to be successful.   Your desire and passion for the Army will carry us to all of our goals.

I am very proud to be part of the Raleigh Recruiting Battalion and work with such outstanding, dedicated Warriors.  Continue to do the right things and take care of each other.  I promise the battalion staff will work just as hard and be just as dedicated to supporting you and achieving the mission.  Thank you for all of your hard work.  Please let your Families know their dedication and sacrifice is greatly appreciated as well. 

Bulldawgs!!  Army Strong!!

Career Development Class at Cedar Ridge

Durham recruiters conducted a Career Development Class at Cedar Ridge High School Sept. 16, to educate students and teachers about Army Reserve and ROTC benefits for college.

 

Spring Lake recruiters tandem jump with Golden Knights

Spring Lake recruiters Sgts. 1st Class Moon and Smith, and Staff Sgt. Balbido, jumped in tandem with the Army Golden Knights, Aug. 19, in Laurinburg, N.C.
The three NCOs earned the privilege of jumping with Army’s parachutist team by winning the battalion board.

Cary Center Recruiter Receives Distinguished Honor Grad

Congratulations to Sgt.(P) Timothy Phillips, who was recognized as Distinguished Honor Graduate while attending the Advanced Leaders Course, Aug. 4 through Sept. 24, 2013, at the Signal Regimental Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Fort Gordon, Ga.

 

He achieved a GPA of 97.14% and was recognised as the student who encompassed the Army's "Total Soldier Concept."

 

Sgt. Phillips served as squad leader and platoon sergeant and coordinated a five hour volunteer event that pushed the class over a combined total of 250 volunteer hours.