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Feb. 24, 2026
313th RCS Recruiters Showcase - Power of Human Connection

Recruiters from the 313th Recruiting Squadron recently demonstrated how they bring the Air Force Recruiting Service mission—inspire, engage and recruit—to life through meaningful community outreach.
Feb. 20, 2026
New Air Force portal puts officer candidates in control

The Air Force Accessions Center has launched a new digital portal driving a 59% increase in applicants since its soft launch March 20, 2025, a success that officials say will make the selection process for officer roles more competitive and ensure qualified citizens have the opportunity to serve.
Feb. 13, 2026
367 RCG Celebrates Recruiters during Training Event

Air Force Reserve recruiters held a Recruiting Training Event and Annual Awards Ceremony, January 29, 2026, St. Louis, Missouri. The ceremony highlighted the 367th Recruiting Group, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, accomplishments and provided an opportunity to recognize exceptional Airmen over
Feb. 4, 2026
Air Force welcomes first CW5 in 34 years

The Jeanne M. Holm Center marked a historic milestone, as the U.S. Air Force welcomed its first and only active-duty Chief Warrant Officer 5, Jason Godwin, Warrant Officer Training School advisor to the commandant, from the U.S. Army during a transfer of service ceremony on Jan. 30, 2026.
Jan. 27, 2026
Operation Blue Suit celebrates Air Force’s top recruiters

Annually the Air Force Recruiting Service honors the most exceptional Air Force recruiters with the Total Force Operation Blue Suit award.
Jan. 21, 2026
World Class Athlete Takes on Air Force Officer Training School

You don't have to be an Olympic athlete to graduate from Officer Training School, but to Second Lieutenant Viva Kreis, it sure did help!
Jan. 20, 2026
Airman now inspires others

A U.S. Air Force contracting specialist who joined as a foreign-born resident from North Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic credits a chance encounter with a stranger for launching her military career.
Jan. 9, 2026
AETC holds T-7A Red Hawk official arrival ceremony, marking new era in pilot training

Air Education and Training Command hosted an arrival ceremony Jan. 9, 2026, for the T-7A Red Hawk, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the service’s effort to modernize pilot training.
Dec. 29, 2025
A promise fulfilled: A story of service, legacy and love

U.S. Space Force 2nd Lt. Kimo Martinez, who survived the 2016 Brussels Airport bombing, tells his profound story of recovery and his journey to becoming an officer in the United States Space Force.
Dec. 19, 2025
Secretary of War Honors Top Recruiter's

Six Department of the Air Force (DAF) recruiting professionals were recognized for outstanding performance across the recruiting enterprise during fiscal year 2025 at a senior-level Department of War (DOW) event held at the Pentagon.