Job opportunities available in recruiting Published Feb. 12, 2009 RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- The decision to increase the Air Force end strength from 316,000 to 330,000 at the end of 2008 forced Air Force Recruiting Service officials to ramp up the number of recruiters across the nation, offering more Airmen a chance to enter a uniquely challenging career. "Recruiting offers a direct opportunity for Airmen to step out of their current career fields and provides them the chance to change people's lives," said Chief Master Sgt. Vance Clark, AFRS command chief. "Men and women who would not have as many opportunities in their home towns are afforded the chance to train, learn, experience and see things and places in the Air Force they never would." Recruiters act as representatives of the Air Force to the local communities within which they serve. They are the first to touch the lives of future Airmen before they enter onto active duty, thus shaping the service' s future enlisted force. Master Sgt. Craig Ploessl of the AFRS Recruiter Screen Team said most Airmen choosing to enter recruiting identify three primary reasons. Those include autonomy, stability and hometown. Sergeant Ploessl said in addition to working independently to find young men and women interested in Air Force career opportunities, an assignment in recruiting comes with an assurance that recruiters will be dedicated to the special-duty job at or near their home towns for the next four years. "Who wouldn't want the opportunity to influence young American's and show them the value of serving their nation while getting back 10-fold from their training and experiences?" said Chief Clarke, emphasizing the role of recruiters in ensuring the nation's safety and sustaining the Air Force's combat capability. To find out more about recruiting opportunities, call the recruiter screening team at DSN 665-0584 or (210) 565-0584. You can also learn more about eligibility at www.rs.af.mil.