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  • U.S. Forces Japan, 5th Air Force welcome new commander

    Members of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force welcomed a new commander during a change-of-command ceremony here Feb. 25. Lt. Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr. assumed command of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force as he replaced Lt. Gen. Bruce A. Wright, who retired. Navy Adm. Timothy J. Keating, the

  • Recruiting group makes mark while preparing for nearing deactivation

    The 367th Recruiting Group, an Air Education and Training Command unit at Robins, will roll up its flag and deactivate in October. But the group isn't slowing down anytime soon; it's too busy bringing in quality recruits, as well as garnering recognition and winning awards. The group, which brought

  • Recruit loses 120 pounds to join Air Force

    For as long as he can remember, Daniel Kuertz has admired the uniformed Airmen in his community of Columbus, Ohio. As he grew into a young man, Kuertz said joining the Air Force was a logical conclusion, considering many people in his family served in the military, including his father, Greg Kuertz.

  • Air Force is Above All

    The Air Force has a new advertising campaign to recruit the next generation of Airmen as well as better inform people about the Air Force mission: "Above All." "The new slogan is admittedly a bold one," said Col. Michael Caldwell, deputy director of the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

  • Looney to receive Order of the Sword

    Thinking he was only going to be talking to first sergeants from around the command at a conference Feb. 13, Gen. William R. Looney III, commander of Air Education and Training Command, was surprised to find out he was being invited to receive the enlisted corps highest honor. Chief Master Sgt. Mark

  • Air Force snags top national advertising award

    The Air Force earned one of the nation's top advertising honors Feb. 7, taking home a golden award at the 2008 ADDY Awards ceremony in Dallas. The technology section of the AIRFORCE.com Web site won best in class in the micro-site category, according to Air Force Recruiting Service officials. The

  • Nurse commissioning program seeks enlisted applicants

    Officials at the Air Force Personnel Center here will conduct the annual Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program board May 13-14 to select candidates for fall 2008 and spring 2009 start dates. The program offers active duty enlisted personnel the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in a high-need

  • Airman gives back through recruiting

    "Your 10-month-old son has cancer." They were the most devastating words Master Sgt. Dave White had ever heard. But the next words the doctor spoke were filled with hope: "You and your family are on the next plane out of here." The year was 1995 and Sergeant White was a senior Airman with the 35th

  • AFRS praises FY `08 1st quarter production award winners

    Air Force Recruiting Service proudly recognizes its dedicated 1st quarter producers and support personnel. The award winners are: Top Recruiter Staff Sgt. Paul Lindsey, 338th RCS Top Enlisted Accessions Recruiter Staff Sgt. Paul Lindsey, 338th RCS Top Officer Accessions Recruiter Tech. Sgt.

  • Air Force races into NASCAR season at Daytona

    The Air Force enters its eighth year of sponsorship in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series when its No. 21 car begins the 2008 season Feb. 9 at the Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway, Fla. The Air Force is both a primary and associate sponsor of the No. 21 car, which is owned by Wood