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All Battalion Recruiting Stations are located in High Cost Areas. Use of the Family Leased Housing Program is highly recommended. There are no installations within the Area of Operations of the Continental portion of the Battalion. Fort Lewis, Washington is the nearest Installation of any Service. It is 130 miles away from the nearest Recruiting Station. Those stationed on the island of Oahu, Hawaii may take advantage of several large installations as may those stationed in Guam. All other islands are without Military installation support of any kind. All Recruiters are required to enroll in TRICARE Prime Remote. Family members may elect TRICARE Prime, Extra or Standard. The Remote option allows medical bills to be handled as Prime even when not in a normal Prime service area. Dental insurance is handled through the Tricare Dental Program administered by and their network of preferred providers. Childcare is not typically available except through civilian sources. Recommend checking with both MilitaryOneSource and Child Care Aware.
Military and Family Life Consultant (MFLC)
Resources include MilitaryOneSource at 1-800-342-9647, or talk to a counselor at any time of the day or night at 1-866-284-3743. The Oregon or Washington Vet Centers also have an appointment or walk in capability to talk to those who have been there/done that/have the wounds to prove it. All are credentialed professionals and completely confidential with the exception of duty to warn if the person threatens to harm themselves or others
The U.S. Army Recruiting Command and its Soldiers, Families, Civilians and Contractors are the Army’s trusted ambassadors to the American people. We “Provide the Strength” from the 1,400-plus recruiting stations nationwide and overseas.
Recruiting is one of the most critical jobs in the Army and it’s an extremely important mission. USAREC is a geographically dispersed unit, located throughout the 48 continental states, Hawaii, Alaska, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Europe, Guam, Saipan, Japan and Korea.
Due to the geographical dispersal of the units within USAREC, Soldiers and Families may find themselves living many miles from a military installation. For some, transitioning into a civilian community can be difficult.
USAREC stands proud knowing we have Soldiers and Families like you who are up for a challenge. Ensuring the quality of life for our Soldiers, Families, Civilians and Contractors is as important as the annual mission. Taking care of each other only makes us stronger. As a team – with Soldiers, Families, Civilians and Contractors hand in hand – we will strive daily to achieve success. We pledge to give you all we have to ensure your time in USAREC is nothing short of rewarding.
Accomplish every assigned mission with a powerful recruiting TEAM which dominates all markets while encompassing the Warrior Spirit. (Warrior Spirit = caring for people, Army values, clear vision & purpose.) Cover our assigned Area of Operations with the Army Story, professional advantages, belief in self, and personal courage.
The area of operation for Portland Battalion remained the same for many years, but expanded significantly in 1992 with the addition of Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, and Micronesia. Currently, the battalion is comprised of four companies and one detachment: Eugene Company, Vancouver Company, Mount Hood Company, Honolulu Company, and Guam Company.
As part of the 6th Recruiting Brigade, we represent the United States Army Recruiting Command from southwest Washington State to southern Oregon, and from central Oregon to South Korea. Our area of operation covers approximately 66,000 square miles, including Hawaii, South Korea, Japan, American Samoa, Guam, the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia. The Portland Battalion Headquarters is located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, in beautiful Portland, Oregon. Portland sits astride the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette river valleys, roughly 50 miles from Mt. Hood.
For a complete list of each company located within the Portland Battalion, including nearest military installation, Recruiting Stations, and a complete list of contacts for each, click here.
To see a list of the Battalion's companies and stations click here. To view a list of Services and the servicing installation click here.
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