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April 20, 2022
BMT expands graduation events, returns to parade grounds

Beginning June 8-9, Basic Military Training graduation events will expand to two days and include the return of the traditional military parade at the Gateway Wing parade grounds.
April 18, 2022
America’s Airlift Wing holds inaugural AIM Wing event

The 62nd Airlift Wing partnered with the Red-Tailed Hawks Flying Club, a local STEM aviation program sponsored by the Black Pilots of America, to hold the first-ever Aviation Inspiration and Mentorship (AIM) Wing event at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 16.With its recent designation as
April 11, 2022
Recruiter, retiree go full circle in Air Force careers

In an example of coming full circle, the recruiter who was there for an Airman’s first oath of enlistment 20 years earlier became the presiding officer who gave the now Senior NCO her retirement certificate April 1, 2022 at Edwards Air Force Base, California.When it came time to push the button on
April 11, 2022
AFPC accepting applications for officer instructor, recruiting duty

The Air Force’s Personnel Center will accept applications from active duty Line of the Air Force officers for the calendar year 2023 Officer Instructor & Recruiting Special Duty (OI&RSD) Nomination Board April 11 to May 14.The board selects officers in the ranks of first lieutenant to lieutenant
April 11, 2022
Facing recruiting headwinds, Air Force offers thousands in new enlistment incentives

The Air Force added more opportunities for future Airmen to receive bonuses upon entering active duty in fiscal 2022.Six skills were added to the FY22 Initial Enlistment Bonus program on April 11, 2022 for four or six-year contracts in hard-to-fill job specialties and an additional incentive called
April 6, 2022
Air Force to Sponsor Sorensen Motorsports for Upcoming Formula Drift Season

Air Force Recruiting Service is pleased to announce the continuation of their 13-year partnership with the Formula Drift series, as well as their inaugural sponsorship of the Sorensen Motorsports team. As the primary sponsor for the team, AFRS will support drivers Amanda Sorensen and Branden
April 5, 2022
Airman creates heritage paint scheme for NASCAR team

Design will appear on Air Force sponsored car at the Talladega Superspeedway race in Alabama April 24.
March 29, 2022
Air Force Team Blitzes Houston to Win Diverse Future Airmen For Rated Careers

Det. 1 blitzed Houston to inform, influence and inspire the next generation of rated aviators.
March 25, 2022
Dayton, Wright-Patt team up for Big Hoopla

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the Dayton community displayed their mutual support and pride for each other on and off the court the week of March 13 amidst the Big Hoopla festivities, culminating in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament First Four. 2022
March 22, 2022
Blue Suit winner receives scholarship

Master Sgt. Alexander James, a Total Force recruiter in Chicago and Airman received a Columbia Southern University scholarship during the annual celebration of Air Force Recruiting Service’s best recruiters.