U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Regina Cooper, 336th Recruiting Squadron enlisted accessions recruiter, checks messages on her answering machine in Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 13, 2013. Cooper begins her day at 9 a.m. by checking messages from potential recruits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bumpers/Released)
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Myles Morales, 336th Recruiting Squadron support flight commander, speaks to Junior ROTC students at Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 13, 2013. During the visit, Morales asked the student about their plans after high school and their interest in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bumpers/Released)
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Myles Morales and Staff Sgt. Regina Cooper, 336th Recruiting Squadron, walk toward the Lowndes High School entrance in Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 13, 2013. Morales and Cooper spoke to Junior ROTC students about Air Force commissioning opportunities available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bumpers/Released)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Regina Cooper, 336th Recruiting Squadron enlisted accessions recruiter, sits at her desk in Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 13, 2013. Cooper has been a recruiter for three years and has recruited approximately 120 applicants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bumpers/Released)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Regina Cooper, 336th Recruiting Squadron enlisted accessions recruiter, drives to Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 13, 2013. Cooper visits local high schools, participates in career fairs and hosts events at parades to speak about benefits the Air Force offers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bumpers/Released)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Regina Cooper, 336th Recruiting Squadron enlisted accessions recruiter, explains Air Force pre-requisites to a Delayed Entry Program recruit in Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 13, 2013. . Cooper ensures all necessary paperwork is signed and completed before the recruit is sent to the Military Entrance Processing Station to undergo the enlistment process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bumpers/Released)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Regina Cooper, 336th Recruiting Squadron enlisted accessions recruiter, introduces herself to Junior ROTC students at Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 13, 2013. Cooper told the students her background and experience in the Air Force before opening the floor up for questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bumpers/Released)