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Dec. 18, 2020
Air Force recruiting finds innovative way to save money, time

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – During the COVID-19 pandemic, Air Force recruiters have continuously found innovative ways to keep the flow of recruits ready for Basic Military Training, and one new alternative to recruit processing may prove to be a huge resource saving idea.A team of
Dec. 17, 2020
Recruiter takes gold medal in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament

DALLAS – An Air Force recruiter won the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation’s American Nationals tournament here in the medium heavy weight class Dec. 6, 2020.“I beat the No. 2 ranked guy in the world in my weight class for the gold medal match,” said Master Sgt. Kyle Atkinson, an enlisted
Dec. 14, 2020
From dreams of being an astronaut to leading U.S. Space Force recruiting operations efforts

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- As a young boy growing up in Upstate New York, Lt. Col. Michael Graff had dreams of becoming a NASA astronaut. Now he finds himself in a position to shoot for the stars by leading the recruiting operations efforts for the U.S. Space Force as part of Air
Dec. 10, 2020
Air Force recruiters take part in CMT Hot 20 Holiday Salute

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – A couple of Air Force recruiters will be on national television as part of the Country Music Television Hot 20 Holiday Salute program Dec. 12-13, 2020.The show featured Cody Allen as the host and singer Lee Brice with several surprise guests. Two recruiters
Dec. 7, 2020
Recruiter’s spouse honored to help decorate White House for Christmas

Washington D.C. – As the First Family celebrates their fourth Christmas in the White House, the spouse of an Air Force recruiter had the honor of being chosen to help decorate the home of the president. This year’s theme, “America the Beautiful,” is a tribute to the majesty of our great
Dec. 2, 2020
AFRS to host "Pathway to Wings" brief Dec. 21

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — Air Force Recruiting Service will host a “Pathway to Wings” interactive career briefing Dec. 21, 2020, at 6 p.m. central time for potential future Air Force officers interested in learning more about accessions and rated boards.The Pathway to Wings brief,
Dec. 2, 2020
330th SWR launches shadowing program

The 330th Special Warfare Recruiting Squadron began a new recruiter shadowing program Nov. 24, 2020, starting at their recruiting station and continuing at the Fairview Heights Recreations Center.
Dec. 2, 2020
DRIVE program a meld of compassion, connections

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A new program at the 737th Training Support Squadron’s Transition Flight is giving motivated, but disqualified, Airmen a chance to serve their country in ways other than in uniform.
Dec. 1, 2020
Air Force hits record retention levels, reviews voluntary force management efforts

The Department of the Air Force is seeing its highest retention levels in 20 years, second only to rates recorded shortly after 9/11 in 2002.
Nov. 24, 2020
AFRS hosts first Space Force officer selection board

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Air Force Recruiting Service scheduled the first U.S. Space Force officer selection board for early 2021. The board will select the most qualified candidates for Officer Training School.“Previous applications are still valid and on file, new applications