USAREC, Minneapolis Battalion

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 proudly 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.

The United States Army Recruiting Battalion Minneapolis recruits soldiers, both officers and enlisted, to meet the needs of an expeditionary Army, begins the transformation from civilian to Soldier, acts as the Army's liaison with the American people, and does all with integrity and a professionalism that clearly demonstrates the warrior ethos and Army values. We remain relevant and ready to provide the strength for our Army, today and into the future.

Newcomers to the Battalion will receive a Welcome Letter that will name their sponsor with contact information to use prior to arrival.

TRICARE-West is currently managed in our region by Health Net Federal Services for Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and most of Iowa. HNFS may be reached at 844-866-9378 or online.

For a small portion of Families stationed near the Southern Iowa/Illinois Southwestern border, currently TRICARE-East is managed by Humana Military and may be reached at 800-444-5445.

Dental benefits for Families are managed by United Concordia and may be reached at 844-653-4061 or online.

Dental benefits for Soldiers in our remote areas are managed by the Active Duty Dental Program and can be reached at 866-984-2337 or online.