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  • AF evolves policies to access more talent, maintain high standards

    The Air Force announced new policies on dress and appearance with regard to tattoos, as well as changes to service medical accession policy Jan. 9.These changes result from a review of Air Force accessions policies directed by Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James in 2016.“As part of our effort to

  • Energy, enthusiasm fuel squadron annual

    “What does being the best mean to you?” Master Sgt. Nicholas Ellis, the 319th Recruiting Squadron’s new production superintendent, asked the crowd. A hushed murmur filled the room as the audience contemplated the answer to the seemingly trivial yet surprisingly difficult to answer question. Then,

  • SPEND TIME with your recruiter

    We've all heard of the saying “Take care of your Recruiters” once or twice in our career, but how does one really put those words into action?When put into action, that phrase can have a profound impact on yourself, individuals you supervise, and ultimately our Air Force mission.Throughout my

  • Rascal Flatts ‘joins’ Air Force for Christmas radio special

    With the release of their first ever Christmas album, Rascal Flatts joins Tech. Sgt. Michael Cowley for this year’s “Red, White and Air Force Blue Christmas.” The one-hour radio show features all 10 tracks from the “The Greatest Gift of All” along with an insight into the making of the album and the

  • Non-rated LO board rescheduled; other changes on the horizon

    Fiscal year 2016 was a good year for line officer recruiting. It was so good in fact, that all 1,107 jobs for fiscal year 2017 have been filled; as well as the first quarter of Fiscal 2018. While more than 2,800 applications were received and 1,833 candidates selected, the sheer numbers have

  • Spec Ops Developers aim to reduce 'Wash-Out' rate

    Special Operations Airmen are highly trained specialists capable of deploying in combat and hostile environments and have some of the most demanding jobs in the U.S. Air Force. To become a part of this highly elite group, it requires dedication and endurance to withstand rigorous training that

  • Leadership 101-It's Not About You

    There I was... on a sunny Friday afternoon, April 29, 2005 standing on side stage inside Hangar 15 at Yokota Air Base Japan awaiting to be recognized with a few others as newly promoted Airmen.  The crowd of over 1,000 was electric with shouts, unit war cries and Japanese Taiko war drums playing as

  • Helping People, Changing Lives

    I have been in recruiting since January. Over the course of the last eight months I was able to find a nice groove in recruiting to where I can get involved with my local community in Houston and still be proficient with my job. Like any other rookie recruiter, I’ve had my share of struggles,

  • Be a Great Airman First

    Our command philosophy is one that dates back to the early days of aviation. In 1861 John La Mountain rose to 1,400 feet in a military balloon, informing Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler that confederate strength around Hampton, Va. was weaker than originally thought. This act became known as the first

  • Colonel 'pays it back' on recruiting trip

    Col. Danny Davis doesn’t wear an Air Force recruiting badge, but that didn’t deter him from recently embarking on a mission to inspire and engage future Airmen.Davis, the former deputy director for Manpower, Personnel and Services at Headquarters Air Force District of Washington, traveled throughout

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