Officials outline do's and don'ts of political activities by Air Force members

Involvement in the political process is an important inalienable right, but as an active duty service member, certain rules must be followed. The political activities Air Force members can take part in may be restricted in order for the Air Force to reach the goal of a politically neutral military

Air Force recruiter stabbed in Illinois

An Air Force recruiter was attacked at approximately 9 a.m. Oct. 19 in his office in Fairview Heights, Ill., by someone posing as an applicant.The recruiter is a member of the 345th Recruiting Squadron based out of Scott Air Force Base. He has been transported to Memorial Hospital where he is being

2010 proves banner year for recruiting

The military services had a banner year for recruiting and retention in fiscal 2010, Defense Department officials said here today.The services met their overall numbers, and exceeded qualitative goals, said Clifford Stanley, undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness.The Air Force

'Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win' to be Air Force motto

Incorporating extensive inputs from all ranks and career fields in the development effort, Airmen have selected "Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win" as the service's motto. An enduring statement of Airmen's pride in their service, the motto is a two-part expression -- a call to action, with a response of

New commander at AFRS

AETC welcomes new vice commander

Air Education and Training Command recently welcomed its new vice commander into its fold. Lt. Gen. Douglas H. Owens arrived in San Antonio Sept. 8, received his third star the next day, and immediately began the task of learning everything he could about AETC's mission and its people. "It's

New York City welcomes Air Force Week

Newly appointed chief of AFRS comes home to begin world tour

When given the choice of a myriad of locations around the globe from which to begin a world tour, one man chose Del Rio and Laughlin Air Force Base.Command Chief Master Sgt. Ruben Gonzalez was recently appointed as the command chief of Air Force Recruiting Service. With such a title comes the

AFPC command changes hands

Command of managing personnel programs and carrying out policies affecting Air Force active-duty and civilian members changed hands in an afternoon ceremony here Aug. 6.Brig. Gen. A.J. Stewart became the Air Force Personnel Center's 24th commander during a change of command ceremony. The

Airmen honored at PBR event in San Antonio

A number of local Airmen and retired military members were recognized July 31 during the Professional Bull Riders United States Air Force Invitational at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. Staff Sgt. Kenneth Pratt, 341st Recruiting Squadron Marketing and Training NCO and event coordinator for the Air