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Jan. 12, 2023
DOD rescinds COVID-19 vaccination mandate

In a Jan. 10 memo, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III rescinded the Aug. 24, 2021 memorandum mandating that members of the Armed Forces under DOD authority be vaccinated against COVID-19, and the memorandum of Nov. 30, 2021, pertaining to the vaccination of National Guard and Reserve
Jan. 3, 2023
LEAP Spotlight: Tech. Sgt. Jorge Nevarez

“One of the things I’ve learned in LEAP is there’s a difference between knowing the language and understanding the culture behind it. That’s something that LEAP enhances - understanding the culture and learning the language. That’s one of the things that has made me successful in my job,” Portuguese
Dec. 20, 2022
U.S. Space Force Debuts Immersive New Redesign of Recruiting Website

The Space Force has launched an expanded interactive redesign of its recruiting website as the newest military branch marks its third anniversary.Originally launched in December 2021, SpaceForce.com is where future Guardians from both military and civilian backgrounds can learn more about the
Dec. 19, 2022
Students experience 'Born to Fly' Air Force recruiting VR asset

High school students fly virtual Air Force aircraft while inside the Born To Fly simulation trailer at Richland County High School in Olney, Illinois, Dec. 12, 2022. Over 100 high school students participated in a flying simulation that scored their ability to navigate through a fast-paced obstacle
Dec. 13, 2022
Recruiting detachment hopes to expand Aviation Inspiration Mentorship Wing program to all Air Force flying units in 2023

In the Air Force Recruiting Service's efforts to overcome current U.S. military recruiting challenges with a "whole of service" approach, Detachment 1’s rated diversity team has reached out to flying units to garner support in the recruiting mission. This was the grass roots beginnings of the AIM
Dec. 12, 2022
Doors re-open at Missouri ANG's Springfield recruiting office

The Missouri ANG's recruiting office in Springfield, Mo. is back in full operation after being dormant for more than a year.
Dec. 7, 2022
Air Force Recruiters at the Career Expo in Cherokee, N.C.

An inside look at Air Force (Air National Guard and Active Duty) recruiters at the 2nd annual Career Expo and Job Fair, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center in Cherokee.
Nov. 30, 2022
USMEPCOM and Recruiting Partners Streamline Waiver Process

When an applicant qualifies for military service at a MEPS, they sign their contract, take the Oath of Enlistment, and go home not as an applicant but as a future service member enrolled in their Service’s Delayed Entry Program (DEP). If an applicant is medically disqualified at a MEPS, they go home
Nov. 29, 2022
AETC commander announces rebalanced mission, vision focus

Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, recently announced the command’s rebalanced mission, vision and lines of effort that will continue to accelerate change, while building the force necessary for the high-end fight.
Nov. 25, 2022
U.S. Air Force Aim High Flight Academy graduate Christopher Ballinger

High school student Christopher Ballinger applied and graduated from the Aim High Flight Academy receiving his private pilot license through U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service Det. 1.