News - Tag AFRS

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.
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.
Dec. 11, 2025
Answering the Call, Again: A Veteran's Return to Service

A retired U.S. Air Force veteran is returning to active duty, 12 years after hanging up his uniform, re-enlisting to help the service address critical manning shortages. Thomas Casey, a civilian Military Entrance Processing Station liaison, 343rd Recruiting Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, was
Sept. 12, 2025
Reserve Recruiting Welcomes New Commander

367th Recruiting Group welcomes new commander, Col. Sean “Metro” Fellows, during an assumption of command ceremony officiated by Brig. Gen. Jeffrey W. Nelson, Air Force Accessions Center and Air Force Recruiting Service commander, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, August 22, 2025, at Robins
Sept. 11, 2025
Breaking Barriers: 100 Recruits, One AFR Recruiter

For Tech. Sgt. Abdoulie Bah, Team Grissom recruiter, 350th Recruiting Squadron, every handshake, every conversation, and every new recruit sworn into the Air Force represents more than a number. It represents a life changed and a mission strengthened. This year, Bah has reached a milestone few
Dec. 13, 2024
Air Force Recruiting Commanders Join ROTC Cadets in Historic "Ruck Across the Brazos"

The top two leaders of Air Force Recruiting Service joined Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets and student veterans from their alma maters to kick off the inaugural "Ruck Across the Brazos,” Nov. 29.
June 25, 2024
AFRS Hosts Educator Tour at Joint Base San Antonio

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, commander of Air Force Recruiting Service, and U.S Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rebecca Arbona, AFRS command chief, welcomed 36 educators, civic leaders, and influencers from across the nation to Joint Base San Antonio June 10-14, 2024.