364th RCS future Airmen show commitment in record-making ceremony Published Sept. 4, 2008 By Staff Sgt. Justin Gress 364th Recruiting Squadron TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the 364th Recruiting Squadron partnered together Aug. 30 at the Travis Air Expo 2008 to conduct the largest Delayed Entry Program swear-in ceremony to date. The collaborative effort of 364th RCS recruiters and 154 men and women from northern California overshadows the 361st RCS Timberwolves' record ceremony established July 19 involving 151 future Airmen at the 2008 McChord Air Expo in Washington. Thunderbirds Commander Lt. Col. Greg Thomas administered the oath of enlistment before an ecstatic crowd of more than 80,000 air show spectators. "I asked my top producing flight to put this event together, and I challenged them to beat the old record," said Lt. Col. Ruben Rios, 364th RCS commander "Not only did they deliver on the record, they did it in a flawless manner. My hat's off to Charlie Flight and their primary action officer, Staff Sgt. Eric Bond, for exceeding my expectations once again -- just typical of the incredible talent we have in our recruiting family." The 60th Air Mobility Wing commander lauded the efforts of everyone who contributed to the exposition, ensuring its success. "This was a well-planned, well-exercised and well-executed air show," Col. Mark Dillon said. Throughout the air show weekend, the newly sworn in recruits supported recruiting efforts by assisting air show spectators at the Raptor recruiting trailer and Air Force football toss. The enthusiastic future Airmen also helped unit recruiters garner contact information on people interested in knowing more about career opportunities by promoting the Air Force.