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

Efficiencies, balance main focuses of FY12 budget

Air Force officials said despite a reduction in the top line request, combat capabilities and balance will remain focal points in the Air Force's portion of the president's fiscal 2012 budget presented here Feb 14.The total Air Force budget request for FY12 is $166.3 billion, down from $170.8

Air Force 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal training detailed

Air Force officials will soon begin training Airmen in anticipation of the repeal of the law and policy commonly known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." This training will help Airmen understand what is expected in a post-repeal environment, said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz."I know our

Air Force announces NASCAR sponsorship for 2011

Air Force officials announced today that it would renew its NASCAR partnership with Richard Petty Motorsports and the No. 43 car with driver A.J. Allmendinger for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. "This is our tenth season in NASCAR and we look forward to competing and winning with the Richard

Air Force cancels rated officer training board

Air Force Recruiting Service officials here recently announced that the Air Force is canceling the January 2011 Rated Officer Training Selection board as a result of a broader force management process charged with ensuring the Air Force stays within its congressionally mandated end-strength.

AFRS leaders get inspired, motivated at 2010 conference