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It's official! The U.S. Army is deploying to GalaxyCon Richmond and we're bringing a full mission-ready experience with us.

Get ready to step into our world at the Army Experience Zone. Test your skills in the Ruck Challenge, create an epic 360 video in the REVO booth, check out our custom airbrush stencils and see how your adventurer's spirit aligns with ours.

Richmond Recruiting Battalion Wraps Up Day 1 of R2I Training

The Richmond Recruiting Battalion successfully concluded Day 1 of our R2I training at the Quartermaster Museum, Fort Lee. The afternoon focused on Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development (NCOPD) and Officer Professional Development (OPD), ensuring our leadership remains at the cutting edge of talent acquisition.

Key Afternoon Highlights:

Army Reserve Excellence: We dived deep into Army Reserve recruiting strategies and reserve partnerships. Soldiers utilized the new Army Reserve "At A Glance" resource guides to better communicate the benefits of being a Citizen-Soldier.

Technical Tool Mastery focused on new recruiting tool training and administrative force multipliers to streamline mission success.

Collaboration & Knowledge: The day ended with collaborative workshops and a knowledge check facilitated by Sgt. 1st Class Timberlake to ensure every Recruiter is mission-ready.

🇺🇸 A powerful start to the new year in Newport News

On January 5, the Newport News Army Recruiting Station had the honor of hosting a swear‑in ceremony led by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, marking a milestone moment for seven outstanding future Soldiers.

Please join us in congratulating these new enlistees and the families who stand proudly beside them. Their commitment, courage, and willingness to serve our nation inspire us all.

Welcome to the Army team — your journey begins now, and we’re proud to be part of it.