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  • School programs: A rookie's perspective

    I've only been recruiting for a few months, but in that short time, I've learned that school programs are extremely important. Not only do they let the faculty and students know you exist, but they ultimately show the community you care.  I've learned that in order to have effective school programs,

  • The Editor’s Vault: Remembering President Kennedy

    In 1993, I was a technical sergeant stationed at Brooks Air Force Base in San Antonio. On Nov. 21 of that year, the base observed the 30th anniversary of the visit of President John F. Kennedy. He was at Brooks to dedicate the four-building complex that housed the Aerospace Medical Division

  • Professionalism means being a ‘Great Airman First’

    Your Air Force recruiting leadership has been working hard on developing a strategic plan that outlines our current challenges and defines our objectives and path to accomplish the mission over the next 10 years. As part of this process we have refined the AFRS vision which now clearly states that

  • AFRS Airmen reflect on Veterans Day

    Veterans Day is celebrated November 11 and is an official United States holiday that honors people who have served in the military.Airmen assigned to Air Force Recruiting Service reflect on their military service and what Veterans Day means to them.Capt. Eumir Arceo, 364th Recruiting Squadron

  • Airmen can share their Air Force experience through WEAR

    Editor's note: The We Are All Recruiters program grants Airmen permissive TDY status if they are participating in an event that directly enhances the recruiting mission. All Airmen, regardless of their Air Force Specialty, are recruiters.I recently had the privilege of using the We Are All

  • Key spouse embraces social media to create global community

    "There is no greater calling than helping those who serve our country."  Tanya Reber, the Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service Key Spouse, called this simple message her mission statement as she adapts one of the Air Force's unit family readiness programs to the Air Force recruiter community.

  • Mandatory flu vaccine protects recruiters, their families

    All Airmen are required to get the influenza vaccination to maintain worldwide qualified status, according to Staff Sgt. Alisha Slone, 359th Medical Operations Squadron immunizations clinic NCO in charge.Airmen should have received an email notification that their flu vaccination is due, she said. A

  • Recruiter helps veterans pursue excellence through fencing

    A recruiter assigned to the 313th Recruiting Squadron is involved in a unique program designed to help veterans in the New York City area integrate into the community while pursuing fitness opportunities.Tech. Sgt. Gervacio Maldonado is one of the proponents and original members of the Veterans on

  • Air Force Christmas radio special features TV's Nashville cast

    Millions of TV viewers know them as Deacon Claybourne, Scarlett O'Connor, Avery Barkley and Layla Grant from the hit ABC series, "Nashville."On this year's "Red, White and Air Force Blue Christmas" radio special, Master Sgt. Harry Kibbe chats with cast members Charles "Chip" Esten, Clare Bowen,

  • Special duty assignment pay changes effective Oct. 1

    Special duty assignment pay for recruiters assigned to Air Force Recruiting Service, is not affected in changes announced by the Air Force Personnel Center Oct. 2.Special duty assignment pay levels for a handful of career fields changed effective Oct. 1 following the most recent Air Force biennial

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