A good Samaritan

Without oxygen, the human brain suffers severe damage in only a few minutes. Death usually occurs in less than 10 minutes.A man, who experienced sudden cardiac arrest and stopped breathing Sept. 14, is alive today thanks to the efforts of Senior Master Sgt. Christopher McCool, 319th Recruiting

Air Force Aid Society provides services during government shutdown

Due to the government shut down we are being told many Airman & Family Readiness Centers to include their Air Force Aid sections will be closed. If you have an emergency travel situation or need funds to avoid privation please call the American Red Cross at 1-877-272-7337 -- Service to the Armed

Responder demystifies calling military crisis line for help

When someone is in crisis and feeling despondent, reaching out for help is a stronger step to take than doing nothing, which can lead to a worsening state, a Military Crisis Line responder told American Forces Press Service Sept. 9.Tricia Lucchesi said she encourages service members, families,

AIR FORCE ANNOUNCES OTS SELECTION BOARD 13OT04 RESULTS

A total of 211 men and women from across America have earned an opportunity to become Air Force leaders following their selection for an officer's commission, officials here announced today. Air Force Recruiting Service officials considered 542 applications as part of the Officer Training School

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9/11 didn’t deter recruiter from joining Air Force

While many people may have reconsidered joining the military following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, at least one Air Force applicant never wavered."Not shipping to Basic Military Training never crossed my mind," said Tech. Sgt. Ashli Betts, now a health professions recruiter assigned to the 342nd

Captain selected for African mediation project

Air Force officer. Operations Flight commander. Columbia University research fellow.Capt. Omar Johnson of the 314th Recruiting Squadron fills all those titles, and can now add one more: one of 10 members of the African Union Mediation Capacity Project.The project was hosted by the African Centre for

AF tuition assistance application window delayed for FY14

Airmen applying for tuition assistance in fiscal 2014 will see several changes in both eligibility for and administration of the program.Due to these changes, the application window for classes beginning on or after Oct. 1 will not open until Sept. 9 to allow for system updates.This program is

New recruiting office enhances customer service, professional development

More than 60 future Airmen had the opportunity to participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony here Aug 1, officially opening the Air Force's newest recruiting office.Col. Robert Borja, 369th Recruiting Group commander, Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, officiated the event which marked the last of five

Recruiter STEPs up to technical sergeant

A non-commissioned officer assigned to the 345th Recruiting Squadron was promoted through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., July 31.Staff Sgt. Sharron Craft was promoted to technical sergeant during a surprise presentation by Lt. Col. Sharon Presley, 345th