Air Force Reserve eclipses recruiting goal again

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  • By Master Sgt. Jason Tudor
  • Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFPN) --  For the eighth consecutive year, the Air Force Reserve met and eclipsed its annual recruiting goal.

Reserve recruiters across the country and around the world tallied the 8,000 mark at 12:38 p.m. EDT, Aug. 28. The recruiting cycle coincides with the Department of Defense fiscal year, which runs from Oct. 1 of one year to Sept. 30 of the next.

The 8,000th recruit is Aaron Coggin from Birmingham, Ala. He leaves for basic training in January 2009 and will train to be a flight medical technician. Staff Sgt. Philip Fogleman, a Reserve recruiter in Birmingham, not only earned the honor of bringing in the goal-meeting Airman, Sergeant Fogleman also met a vital personal and professional goal.

"It was exciting not just because it was 8,000, but because it was also my first recruit," he said. "I won't forget that one."

Meanwhile, Tech. Sgt. Frederick Transburg, the in-service recruiter at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, got recruit No. 8001. Sergeant Transburg understood the important of exceeding the command goal.

"It's important that we see the recruiting service come together make goal. We certainly did what was expected of us and with No. 8001, we've done more," Sergeant Transburg said. "That's exciting for me. I look forward to next year."

Col. Francis M. Mungavin, commander of Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service, said once again his team proved itself best in DOD.

"From the recruiters in the field to the support teams in the headquarters, everyone ensured we met goal ahead of schedule," Colonel Mungavin said. "Congratulations to a world-class team that has proven once again it is the best of the best."

Reserve recruiters reached the 8,000 goal more than a month before the deadline. On their way, Reserve recruiters put in an average 24 Airman every day.

Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner, AFRC commander, said meeting the goal eight consecutive years stood as a singular accomplishment.

"It's amazing what our Reserve recruiting team has done. To make their goal each year, for eight consecutive years, is an outstanding accomplishment and shows the dedication Reserve recruiters demonstrate on a daily basis," the general said.

With new Reserve missions and more manpower needed, General Stenner expects the challenge to continue to grow for Reserve recruiters.

"Our recruiters have shown they are ready to rise to the occasion and deliver the people. I am impressed every day by the perseverance and ingenuity of all our Reservists."

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