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Feb. 27, 2026
Recruits Throw Their Hats into Air Force Ring to Enlist at PBR

Before a sold-out arena, several Air Force recruits swore into enlistment during a Professional Bull Riders competition, February 21, 2026, Jacksonville, Florida. As the crowd flooded the stands, Total Force Airmen joined forces to enlist three new Air Force recruits as they swore their Oath of
Feb. 26, 2026
Sister Services Swear Oath at Mass Enlistment under Secretary of War

Shoulder to shoulder with sister services, future Citizen Airmen take the Oath of Enlistment in a mass enlistment ceremony under the Honorable Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War, Feb 23, 2026, Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado. Forty servicemembers from across the Air Force Reserve, National Guard,
Feb. 26, 2026
Air Force Reserve Recruiters Sharpen Warrior Mindset at Global Training Event

For the second year in a row, Air Force Reserve Command's recruiting force met its accession goal, celebrating the achievement during a weeklong training event in St. Louis from January 24-30, 2026. More than 470 Air Force Reserve recruiters, leaders and support staff from across the Air Force
Feb. 24, 2026
313th RCS Recruiters Showcase - Power of Human Connection

Recruiters from the 313th Recruiting Squadron recently demonstrated how they bring the Air Force Recruiting Service mission—inspire, engage and recruit—to life through meaningful community outreach.
Feb. 20, 2026
New Air Force portal puts officer candidates in control

The Air Force Accessions Center has launched a new digital portal driving a 59% increase in applicants since its soft launch March 20, 2025, a success that officials say will make the selection process for officer roles more competitive and ensure qualified citizens have the opportunity to serve.
Feb. 13, 2026
367 RCG Celebrates Recruiters during Training Event

Air Force Reserve recruiters held a Recruiting Training Event and Annual Awards Ceremony, January 29, 2026, St. Louis, Missouri. The ceremony highlighted the 367th Recruiting Group, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, accomplishments and provided an opportunity to recognize exceptional Airmen over
Feb. 4, 2026
Air Force welcomes first CW5 in 34 years

The Jeanne M. Holm Center marked a historic milestone, as the U.S. Air Force welcomed its first and only active-duty Chief Warrant Officer 5, Jason Godwin, Warrant Officer Training School advisor to the commandant, from the U.S. Army during a transfer of service ceremony on Jan. 30, 2026.
Jan. 27, 2026
Operation Blue Suit celebrates Air Force’s top recruiters

Annually the Air Force Recruiting Service honors the most exceptional Air Force recruiters with the Total Force Operation Blue Suit award.
Jan. 21, 2026
World Class Athlete Takes on Air Force Officer Training School

You don't have to be an Olympic athlete to graduate from Officer Training School, but to Second Lieutenant Viva Kreis, it sure did help!
Jan. 20, 2026
Airman now inspires others

A U.S. Air Force contracting specialist who joined as a foreign-born resident from North Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic credits a chance encounter with a stranger for launching her military career.