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  • Recruiter turned hero: Sergeant pulls woman from burning car

    It was a typical Saturday night for one Air Force recruiter working a late-night marketing event. For a 43-year-old woman from Catasauqua, Pa., the recruiter's drive home turned out to be her lifeline. Staff Sgt. Joseph Maltese, an Air Force recruiter in Scranton, Pa., was returning home from the

  • U.S. Air Force participates in Snocross championship

    Twenty-eight Delayed Enlistment Program members recited the Oath of Enlistment, led by Lt. Col. Derek Dill, 343rd Recruiting Squadron commander, at the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series at the Elkco Speedway March 12.The AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series is an eight-race series pitting the

  • Headquarters AFRS Airmen and civilians receive high level awards

    Several Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service Airmen and civilians were awarded Department of Defense and major command level awards recently.The Air Education and Training Command announced the annual award winners for 2010 at a banquet following a week of Professional Development here. AFRS

  • Making Catholic chaplains' presence a Rrality in a time of need

    The U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps is experiencing a shortage for the number of Catholic chaplains who are serving. Currently, there are 67 Catholic chaplains in the entire Air Force. As a result, there are 27 bases without an active duty Catholic chaplain and that number is anticipated to rise to 40

  • Air Force honors top recruiters for 2010

    Fourteen Air Force recruiters were named tops in their field for fiscal year 2010 by the Air Force Recruiting Service in a ceremony here March 8. Known as Operation Blue Suit, the AFRS program recognizes the best recruiters worldwide for their efforts in recruiting a diverse, high-quality volunteer

  • HQ AFRS bids farewell to vice commander

    The Air Force Recruiting Service family bid farewell to Col. Michael Brice, AFRS vice commander, at a luncheon and ceremony at the Randolph Parr Club March 7."As I leave AFRS, on behalf of my wife and daughter, I'd like to say thank you to everyone across the command," Colonel Brice said. "I would

  • Airforce.com advisor conducts life-saving live chat

    Airforce.com's internet advisors, or "chatters", answer a variety of questions from the online public, but on rare occasions, they are asked to help save a life.Brad Shimp, an Air Force Recruiting Service chatter, acted quickly when he received a request this week from someone concerned about their

  • Efficiencies, balance main focuses of FY12 budget

    Air Force officials said despite a reduction in the top line request, combat capabilities and balance will remain focal points in the Air Force's portion of the president's fiscal 2012 budget presented here Feb 14.The total Air Force budget request for FY12 is $166.3 billion, down from $170.8

  • Air Force 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal training detailed

    Air Force officials will soon begin training Airmen in anticipation of the repeal of the law and policy commonly known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." This training will help Airmen understand what is expected in a post-repeal environment, said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz."I know our

  • Air Force announces NASCAR sponsorship for 2011

    Air Force officials announced today that it would renew its NASCAR partnership with Richard Petty Motorsports and the No. 43 car with driver A.J. Allmendinger for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. "This is our tenth season in NASCAR and we look forward to competing and winning with the Richard