Army, Air Force Meet Numbers for Basic Trainees Despite COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't put a damper on the production of new soldiers or airmen at basic training facilities.

A legacy of wings

Alone, with a few weeks’ worth of clothes and food packed into his 1991 Nissan Maxima, 16-year-old Nathan Cooper made the two-day drive from Nevada to Montana to enroll in flying lessons out of the local airport on the weekends. At the time, learning to fly was a passion he grew up with, but it

372nd Recruiting Group hosts virtual Change of Command ceremony

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The 372nd Recruiting Group conducted a virtual change of command July 9, 2020 here, as Col. Layne D. Trosper took command from Col. Jason C. Scott. Maj. Gen. Ed Thomas, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, officiated the ceremony from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph,

Thai Cave Rescue: Two Years Later

The two year anniversary of the Thai-led, multi-national operation to rescue the Wild Boar youth football team from Tham Luang cave park was remembered recently. The rescue happened July 8-10 2018 and involved a highly organized and synchronized effort involving critical coordination with multiple

Determined to Serve: Critical care nurse joins the Reserve at age 50

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- In 12-plus years of working at a Veteran’s Administration Hospital, Capt. Jennifer McGuigan has heard many heart-wrenching stories from family members of those in her care as a critical care nurse.She remembers one story in particular that changed her life and inspired

Air Force Recruiting Service solidifies Total Force partnership with Air National Guard

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – In an historic milestone for the Total Force recruiting enterprise, Air Force Recruiting Service and Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention signed a mutual support agreement that will combine resources and integrate staff to enhance marketing and

Why I serve: Col. Alan Dayton

As our world is dominated by COVID-19, it is easy to feel like our lives are a spinning compass. Constantly changing without a clear direction for the future. When asked to write an article on why I serve, it was an easy answer “For times like these.”Our service in times like these is clear. People

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A Winding Path: Total Force Recruiter follows unusual road to success

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- In fiscal year 2020 – Tech. Sgt. Kyle Hauser’s first full year of being an Air Force Reserve recruiter – he met his yearly accession goal in less than four months. How did the personable Airman achieve such remarkable success? By applying what he learned throughout an already

A career worth a thousand words: Colonel Campbell reflects on career in aviation

Col. Pat Campbell, who recently served as the 94th Operations Group commander, reflects on the highs and lows of his career, which he credits as being equally responsible for molding him into the commander he is today. This includes his time as an Air Force Academy cadet, an EWO on the F-4G Wild