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Feb. 10, 2015
'Screaming Eagles' introduce new squadron symbol

In the days of the Roman Empire, the eagle was a prominent symbol, especially as the standard of a legion. The Roman military considered the loss of a standard an extremely grave occurrence, and often went to great lengths to both protect and recover one if lost.For example, after the Battle of
Jan. 28, 2015
Air Force continues partnership with Richard Petty Motorsports

The Air Force begins its 15th year of sponsorship in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, partnering with Richard Petty Motorsports for a seventh consecutive season in 2015.Air Force Recruiting Service, which oversees the partnership with RPM, sees the continued association as an opportunity to reflect Air
Jan. 28, 2015
New Fitness Management System accessible

The new Air Force Fitness Management System - AFFMS II - is now up and accessible via the Air Force Personnel Center Secure Application, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.AFFMS II enables Airmen to review their fitness history and records through July 2010."The previous system was taken off
Jan. 27, 2015
Enlisted accessions recruiter earns his wings

Master Sgt. Chad Tanner has been a member of Air Force Recruiting Service for 12 years. He began his Air Force career as an Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice, assigned to the RC-135 aircraft, and cross-trained in 2003 into recruiting after three years of working with the RC-135. Tanner knew what
Jan. 23, 2015
The Editor's Vault: Air pioneer rubbed shoulders with Lindbergh, Doolittle, Mitchell

Editor's note: In 1993, I was a technical sergeant assigned to the Public Affairs Office at Brooks Air Force Base in San Antonio. On Veterans Day that year, 2nd Lt. Sidney J. Brooks Jr. was reinterred at the base that carried his name. As part of the coverage of that event, I had the opportunity to
Jan. 23, 2015
Meeting has unexpected outcome for recruiting NCO

When Joanne Moseley was handed the phone to speak with the Air Force Recruiting Service commander Dec. 23, she was a staff sergeant who was a bit nervous. After speaking with Brig. Gen. James C. Johnson via Facetime for just a few seconds, she became a technical sergeant who was overwhelmed.Moseley,
Jan. 23, 2015
BMT introduces innovative Capstone Week

Air Force Basic Military Training at JBSA-Lackland will soon restructure its current eight-and-a-half-week course to make room for a new five-day program called Capstone Week, beginning with trainees entering BMT Jan. 27."Our Basic Military Training today does a tremendous job developing young men
Dec. 10, 2014
Air Force Fitness Management System slated for upgrade

Active duty, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard officers and enlisted members who want to maintain copies of their pre-July 2010 fitness records need to access the Air Force Fitness Management System and save or print their records by Dec. 30, Air Force Personnel Center officials said Dec.
Dec. 4, 2014
Tool to safeguard PII to rollout December

The Digital Signature Enforcement Tool is scheduled for Air Force-wide integration Dec. 5, providing Microsoft Outlook email users with an interactive, automated virtual assistant to help ensure the security of personally identifiable information"I can't overstate the operational importance of
Nov. 24, 2014
Air Force announces OTS non-rated selection board 14OT04 results

A total of 495 men and women from across America have earned an opportunity to become Air Force leaders following their selection for an officer's commission, officials announced today.Air Force Recruiting Service officials considered 495 applications as part of the Officer Training School Non-Rated