Meet the new Mobilization Assistant

Col. Robert Ament, former active duty fighter pilot and Reserve helicopter pilot, arrived March 17 as the Air Force Recruiting Service Mobilization Assistant to the commander. Ament, who lives near Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., was so enthusiastic about serving as the AFRS/MA, he left immediately to

Vapor Supercar unveils special operations theme

The U.S. Air Force's supercar, Vapor, unveiled its new special operations-themed trailer during the MotoGP race weekend at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, April 11-13.The new theme allows visitors to experience the parallels between the technology in the car and technology used by

Recruiter among AETC 2014 Outstanding Airmen

Editor's Note: Air Force Recruiting Service Public Affairs moved Recruiter of the Year to the top of the list of 2014 AETC Outstanding Airmen of the Year winners.Air Education and Training Command officials announced nine Airmen selected as the command's 2014 AETC Outstanding Airmen of the Year.The

Pararescue specialist mentors Delayed Entry Program members

Prior Service program open but strictly limited

A very limited number of specialized careers are open in the Air Force Prior Service Program. The prior service program is an enlistment option which allows a select number of people who separated from military active duty, the Guard or Reserve, to enter full-time Air Force service. The number of

The Editor's Vault: The best is 'nyet' to come

Editor's note: April 1 marked the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Air Force Academy, which was created when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed Public Law 325. I was stationed at the academy from 1983-87, and this article was originally published in the academy newspaper on July

Air Force Military Athlete of the Year selections due April 30

Nominations for the Air Force Military Athlete of the Year are due April 30, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.The program allows the Air Force to recognize outstanding male and female athletes and highlight their athletic performance and accomplishments throughout the last year."The

AFRISS undergoes system upgrade

Air Force Recruiting Service is getting a system upgrade after 12 years of using the current system. In 2002, AFRS rolled out the Air Force Recruiting Information Support System-Legacy (AFRISS). This system allowed recruiters to increase production while decreasing paperwork.AFRISS Total Force

AETC officials announce 2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

Air Education and Training Command officials announced nine Airmen selected as the command's 2014 AETC Outstanding Airmen of the Year.The award distinguishes AETC's enlisted Airmen for their leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements. "We congratulate these

AFRS commander tours 369th RCS