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  • An Air Force gatekeeper’s day

    Ever wonder what a day in the life of an Air Force recruiter is like? How many people do they talk to versus how many will get to call themselves an airman?Tech. Sgt. Michael Lundell is an Air Force recruiter in West Valley. His day-to-day routine is always busy, from going on school visits to work

  • Living history

    Bill Steffens, an Air Force veteran who served from 1943-1953, was honored in a ceremony Oct. 17 in Traverse City, Mich. Steffens designed the pararescue patch in 1952 for a contest when he was stationed at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, as a staff sergeant. Steffens was watching a pararescue

  • Top 10 list for travelers

    The holidays are known as a time for getting together with family and friends. Before heading out on the road, supervisors and wingmen should keep these 10 tips in mind.1. Urge the driver to carefully and intelligently plan the trip, allowing time for rest prior to departure and at least every two

  • Like mother, like father, like daughter

    For one Air Force family here, military service is becoming a family tradition.Sydney Glover, the daughter of Capt. Karina and Master Sgt. Jeffrey Glover, headed to basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 15. Prior to her departure, Captain Glover had the opportunity to

  • Recruiter powerful force in competitive weightlifting

    Her feet pressed firmly into the mat, Staff Sgt. Stephanie Marin looks to her coach. He gives her a knowing nod - "You're ready." She then looks down at the bar, shiny and metallic. The 200 pounds of weight outweigh the Air Force recruiter by 55 pounds. She takes a deep breath, gets a tight grip,

  • Brothers make recruiting a family affair

    Joining the armed services leads many people to leave their hometowns and serve around the world, moving far away from family and friends. Fortunately for Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Charvat and Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Charvat, these brothers had the opportunity to come back and serve in their

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