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Army 5th Recruiting Brigade is the center of Army recruiting activities for an area stretching across the great plains to the California border and covers more than 968,446 square miles. The brigade is tasked with the recruiting mission in all or part of 13 states, including Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming. Th

e brigade has seven recruiting battalions divided into 48 companies and 333 stations. Recruiting battalion headquarters are located in Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Mo., Oklahoma City, Phoenix and San Antonio. During the past 50 plus years, 5th Brigade has undergone a number of changes, and is continuing to change. Army and Air Force Recruiting Service in this area was known as the San Antonio District and was located at Fort Sam Houston. In 1949, the command moved to Dallas and its name was changed first to the Texas Recruiting District and later to the U.S. Army and Air Force Southwestern Recruiting District. The headquarters returned to Fort Sam Houston in 1953 and settled into its present location, Building 2006 -- “the old hospital area.” Some might even remember the three-story brick structure of the main headquarters building as their place of birth, since it was once the obstetric ward of the station hospital. The Army and Air Force recruiting services went their separate ways in 1954. The command became known as Fourth U.S. Army Recruiting District in 1964, with jurisdiction over a five- state area. With a major reorganization in 1965, the Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Stations (AFEES) became a separate organization. Of the many changes that have taken place, the most dramatic has been the recruiting concept itself--the evolution of the Volunteer Army. In 1970, Gen. Westmoreland announced the Army’s commitment to end the draft. In 1972, the last draftee was inducted, and in 1973 the Induction Authority expired. For more than 35 years the Army’s strength has been maintained entirely from volunteers. Other changes have included the transfer of operation of all AFEES to the jurisdiction of the Military Enlistment Processing Command in 1976. Effective October 1995, the responsibility for recruiting health care providers was transferred from the U.S. Army Health Professional Support Agency to the U.S. Army Recruiting Command. From 1995 until September 2007 recruiting medical professionals in this region was part of the responsibility of the 5th Recruiting Brigade. In October 2007 all medical recruiting shifted to the newly established Medical Recruiting Brigade co-located with the U.S. Army Recruiting Command Headquarters at Fort Knox, Ky. Throughout the many changes in the command, its mission has remained the same; to recruit highly motivated, high-quality men and women to serve in an Army and Army Reserve that stands ready to preserve peace.

10/17/2025

09/11/2025

24 years ago, our world changed. Today we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost and honor the heroes who stepped up.

Let’s take a moment of silence to never forget. 🙏

08/29/2025

💥 💥 💥 Only weeks away to MEET YOUR ARMY. Join us at Dell Diamond on Sept 12th to see an array of military equipment and the Soldiers who use them. Then meet us on campus at LBJ Fountain Lawn to learn about over 200+ ways to serve. We’ll see you there!
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08/26/2025

💥 💥 💥 Only weeks away to MEET YOUR ARMY hosted by UT Austin. Join us at Dell Diamond on Sept 12th to see an array of military equipment and the Soldiers who use them. Then meet us on campus at LBJ Fountain Lawn to learn about over 200+ ways to serve. We'll see you there!
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07/04/2025

249 candles. 50 stars. 1 nation.
Freedom didn’t start itself.
The Army’s been on since 1775.

Happy 4th of July fam!

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day to the dads who can spot a prospect in a crowd, never miss a handshake, and somehow still make it to the game, the recital, and the backyard BBQ. 🌭🍔

You’re the real MVPs on the front lines and at home! 🫶🏻

05/11/2025

To the moms who serve, and the moms who stand behind those who serve: Big thanks you for your courage, your commitment, and your unwavering support!!!

Happy Mother’s Day from our family to yours! 💐🫶🏻

05/06/2025

| Yesterday, we said farewell to CW2 Collins as she heads off to her next adventure!

Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and all the impact you made as our BDE HR Tech.
You’ll always be part of the Alamo Warrior family 💪🖤
We’ll truly miss you!

Wishing you all the best!

05/01/2025

National Military Appreciation Month is observed in May each year to honor and recognize the service and sacrifices of current and former members of the U.S. military and their Families.

THANK YOU !!!💪🖤🇺🇸🫡

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2503 Dunstun Rd, St 61
San Antonio, TX
78234

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+12102212923

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