Air Force recruiters honor fallen Airman

Members of the 339th Recruiting Squadron recently participated in the Western Michigan University Wounded Warrior 5K run. What began as one recruiting flight's endeavor to honor Senior Airman James "Jimmy" Hansen, a West Michigan native who was killed in Iraq last year, became an inspiration for the

A.J. Allmendinger Dips into the Blue

A.J. Allmendinger, NASCAR driver for the Air Force-sponsored #43 car, toured Randolph and Lackland Air Force Bases April 6 as part of the Air Force Recruiting Service's "Dip into the Blue" program.The Dip into the Blue program provided Mr. Allmendinger with a day-long immersion into the Air Force

Recruiter earns Levitow award at Lackland NCO Academy

Recruiter turned hero: Sergeant pulls woman from burning car

It was a typical Saturday night for one Air Force recruiter working a late-night marketing event. For a 43-year-old woman from Catasauqua, Pa., the recruiter's drive home turned out to be her lifeline. Staff Sgt. Joseph Maltese, an Air Force recruiter in Scranton, Pa., was returning home from the

U.S. Air Force participates in Snocross championship

Twenty-eight Delayed Enlistment Program members recited the Oath of Enlistment, led by Lt. Col. Derek Dill, 343rd Recruiting Squadron commander, at the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series at the Elkco Speedway March 12.The AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series is an eight-race series pitting the

Headquarters AFRS Airmen and civilians receive high level awards

Several Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service Airmen and civilians were awarded Department of Defense and major command level awards recently.The Air Education and Training Command announced the annual award winners for 2010 at a banquet following a week of Professional Development here. AFRS

Making Catholic chaplains' presence a Rrality in a time of need

The U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps is experiencing a shortage for the number of Catholic chaplains who are serving. Currently, there are 67 Catholic chaplains in the entire Air Force. As a result, there are 27 bases without an active duty Catholic chaplain and that number is anticipated to rise to 40

Air Force honors top recruiters for 2010

Fourteen Air Force recruiters were named tops in their field for fiscal year 2010 by the Air Force Recruiting Service in a ceremony here March 8. Known as Operation Blue Suit, the AFRS program recognizes the best recruiters worldwide for their efforts in recruiting a diverse, high-quality volunteer

HQ AFRS bids farewell to vice commander

The Air Force Recruiting Service family bid farewell to Col. Michael Brice, AFRS vice commander, at a luncheon and ceremony at the Randolph Parr Club March 7."As I leave AFRS, on behalf of my wife and daughter, I'd like to say thank you to everyone across the command," Colonel Brice said. "I would

Airforce.com advisor conducts life-saving live chat

Airforce.com's internet advisors, or "chatters", answer a variety of questions from the online public, but on rare occasions, they are asked to help save a life.Brad Shimp, an Air Force Recruiting Service chatter, acted quickly when he received a request this week from someone concerned about their