Oct. 9, 2024 Maxwell AFB activates Air Force Accessions Center Air Force officials hosted a ceremony at Maxwell AFB highlighting the activation of the Air Force Accessions Center (Provisional) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
Oct. 3, 2024 AFRS celebrates meeting recruiting goal The bell-ringing tradition, a cornerstone of AFRS culture, symbolizes the successful completion of the year’s recruitment target.
Sept. 17, 2024 Miss America challenges Airmen to tackle Air Force misconceptions during AFA panel Second Lt. Madison Marsh, crowned Miss America 2024, discussed how many Americans misunderstand life in the military, and that she believes Airmen can help bridge that divide by telling their stories.
Sept. 5, 2024 AMC visits Tahlequah for Cherokee National Holiday Members from Air Mobility Command, Air Force Recruiting Service and Air Force Sustainment Center thanked the Cherokee Nation for the military and civil service of its members during an annual Cherokee Days event.
Oct. 19, 2023 'Ask an MTI' informs recruiters, helps bridge gap for recruits heading to BMT Recruits heading to BMT can ask questions in a recruiter-facilitated web chat with an MTI, thanks to a 37th TRW initiative to better prepare the Air and Space Force’s next generation of trainees for the rigors of training.
Oct. 18, 2023 CMSAF meets high-speed recruiters, Sorensen team at motorsport drifting event Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass visited a recruiting booth and met with public and the drivers of the AFRS-sponsored stock car at a Formula Drift event in California.
Aug. 2, 2023 AETC showcases people, missions at one of world’s largest air shows Known as one of the largest airshows in the world, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh included over 650,000 attendees and 10,000 aircraft.
Aug. 1, 2023 Department of the Air Force partners with NASCAR at Pocono Raceway Kristyn Jones, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, performing the duties of Under Secretary of the Air Force, visited Pocono Raceway to participate in the AFRS mission at the NASCAR Cup Series Race July 23.
May 17, 2023 WEAR program enables Airmen, Guardians to aid recruiting efforts Airmen and Guardians looking to help inspire, engage and recruit the future force by participating first-hand in events that enhance the Department of the Air Force’s recruiting mission are encouraged to look into the We Are All Recruiters, or WEAR, program.
April 25, 2023 Air Force Reserve takes 75th anniversary celebration to Talladega More than 170,000 spectators helped celebrate 75 years of airpower and horsepower at NASCAR’s Talladega Superspeedway.
April 21, 2023 Around the Air Force: Global Futures Report, SECAF Visits Recruiting HQ, $1M Innovation Rodeo In this week’s look around the Air Force, the Global Futures Report looks at possible scenarios for the year 2040, Secretary Kendall visits recruiters to emphasize the importance of their mission and the AFIMSC is looking for good ideas during their Innovation Rodeo.
April 19, 2023 Cyber Direct Commissioning Program enhancement to onboard future cyber officers The U.S. Air Force is revolutionizing how it recruits and commissions the next generation of cyber professionals. The Air Force is utilizing the Cyber Direct Commissioning Program to address current manning requirements in the cyber workforce.
April 10, 2023 SecAF updated on recruiting efforts, meets local recruiters Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Air Force Recruiting Service to discuss the Air Force's ability to attract and recruit Airmen.
April 5, 2023 Reserve Command announces $10K bonus for prior-service enlisted Airmen One of several incentives available to those who join the Air Force Reserve, this particular program opens a wider aperture for recruiters to capture qualified Airmen separating from the active-duty Air Force.
March 6, 2023 AFRS launches livestream to go ‘back and forth’ with recruits Prospective Airmen and others with questions about joining the Air Force now have a biweekly, online resource for getting news and information.
Feb. 6, 2023 Air Force Recruiting Service relaunches Airforce.com as a Total Force recruiting destination The site builds upon the existing design and infrastructure of airforce.com while consolidating important information about joining the Air Force’s active component, Air National Guard, or Air Force Reserve into a single, integrated website
Feb. 2, 2023 Recruiting Service Program inspires youngsters with music, spirit to serve The General Officer Inspire Program is a diversity outreach initiative for general officers to engage with youth and youth influencers (parents, teachers, coaches, civic/community leaders, etc.) to increase diversity in the Air Force's flying community.
Jan. 19, 2023 Aim High application gets updated feature to help any Airman become a recruiter Air Force Recruiting Service updated their Aim High application to allow any app user to assist in the Air Force’s recruiting efforts.
Sept. 21, 2022 Air Force recruiters using new tools, new thinking to meet targets in difficult environment As the head of recruiting for the Air and Space Forces, Maj. Gen. Ed Thomas is in a job that requires him to be pragmatic and creative and occasionally willing to test boundaries in the quest to meet never slacking personnel demands of the two services.
Sept. 1, 2022 AFRS highlights BMT in re-released 4K docuseries ‘Basic’ “Basic,” an eight-part, re-released docuseries shot in high-definition 4K resolution, presents the trainees' perspective as they recount their experiences about why each of them left home to join a fighting force of more than 329,000 Airmen currently serving.
Aug. 12, 2022 DAF leadership discusses strengthening partnerships with military support groups The forum enabled DAF leadership to update the groups on top priorities and challenges and discuss how to partner effectively in support of Airmen, Guardians and family members.
July 13, 2022 Air Force adds more jobs to initial enlistment bonus list For some Air Force career fields, new opportunities for Airmen to receive bonuses upon entering active duty have begun in fiscal year 2022.
May 19, 2022 AFGSC brings Project Tuskegee, B-1B Lancer to Maxwell AFB Maxwell Air Force Base hosted an Air Force Global Strike Command Project Tuskegee event May 12, with more than 200 students from the local area touring a B-1B Lancer and interacting with the crew.
May 9, 2022 Air Force unveils new airpower ad in theaters The U.S. Air Force plans to unveil its latest commercial titled “Own the Sky” in theaters during moviegoers’ long-awaited release of Top Gun: Maverick.
April 11, 2022 Facing recruiting headwinds, Air Force offers thousands in new enlistment incentives The Air Force added more opportunities for future Airmen to receive bonuses upon entering active duty in fiscal year 2022.
Nov. 25, 2021 AFRS challenging Airmen to design paint scheme for next Air Force-sponsored NASCAR “This car represents all Airmen, active, Guard and Reserve, so we want all Airmen to participate who think they have a winning design to showcase our Air Force,” said Master Sgt. Shawn Emmerling, AFRS national events liaison for the Air Force Reserve.
Nov. 10, 2021 Beginning Nov. 11, ‘After Basic' social show offers live reaction, analysis to BMT docuseries A live social media 'after' show focused on reflecting on and discussing the Air Force Recruiting Service’s new docuseries ‘Basic’ is set to debut on the Air Education and Training Command Facebook page Thursday, Nov. 11, at 7:45 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Nov. 2, 2021 Air Force recruiting releases docuseries on BMT Titled “Basic,” the eight-part docuseries was released on the Air Force Recruiting official YouTube page Oct. 28. For Air Force leaders, this is a unique opportunity to show recruits an in-depth look into their upcoming experience.
Oct. 28, 2021 ‘Basic’ docuseries goes behind the scenes at USAF BMT beginning Oct. 28 “Basic” presents the unique perspective of five enlistees from various parts of the country as they navigate the ups and downs of basic military training beginning in October 2019.
Oct. 6, 2021 USecAF gets firsthand look at AETC’s values-based approach to foundational readiness Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones visited Joint Base San Antonio, Oct. 1-4, seeing firsthand how Air Education and Training Command ingrains dignity and respect throughout the force, and how the command implements a values-based approach to training and readiness.
Aug. 25, 2021 AFRS looks through diverse lens to support, retain leaders In the heart of a city known for its military culture, Air Force Recruiting Service is looking through a diverse lens to attract the best of America. More than 100 people throughout the U.S. assembled for the “Celebrating Sisterhood Through Empowerment, Progress, and Change” Women’s Symposium at a
July 21, 2021 Pilots leaving active duty have safe landing place in Reserve, Guard As COVID-19 travel restrictions ease around the world, commercial airlines are looking to hire more pilots. Air Force officials want to remind active-duty pilots leaving the Air Force for the civilian aviation industry that such a move doesn’t have to end their service to their country.
July 19, 2021 CSAF delivers powerful message in new Air Force commercial Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. delivers a powerful message about air power and diversity in a new Air Force commercial titled “Helmet.”
May 26, 2021 Air Force recruiting seeks to broaden applicant pool to find best, brightest Air Force Recruiting Service is casting a wide net seeking out the best and brightest to become Airmen and Guardians. The goal is to reach out to underrepresented groups which will help diversify the force and tap into some areas that could pay dividends to manning and help inspire youth from all
May 21, 2021 Reserve chief does big things at Air Force Recruiting Service When Chief Master Sgt. Michael Johnson got the call to report to Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service as part of the early push toward Total Force recruiting, he faced many of the typical questions a Reserve Airman faces when working with the active duty.
May 9, 2021 AFRS teams up with Thunderbirds to fly UFC champion Since the UFC has a sizable social media following—28 million on Facebook, 17.7 million on Instagram, 8.1 million on YouTube and 7.3 million on Twitter—flying Griffin provided a chance to share his experience with the Air Force to a large audience.
April 24, 2021 Air Force Recruiting unveils Tuskegee Airmen paint scheme for Indy 500, NASCAR races Air Force Recruiting Service and their partners at Richard Petty Motorsports and Ed Carpenter Racing, introduced their newest paint scheme April 20, which pays homage to the original trailblazers, the Tuskegee Airmen.
April 17, 2021 Air Force recruiting breaks Guinness World Records title with virtual pastime during pandemic When the world shut down last year and people shut themselves in during the COVID-19 pandemic, Airmen charged with inspiring and engaging the next generation discovered new ways to showcase America’s air power and dominate pixel space. To their surprise, their recruiting efforts earned the Air Force
March 20, 2021 Recruiting squadron commander wins Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award Lt. Col. Steven Cooper earned the award while assigned as the commander of the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida. Cooper was deployed last year and much of his award package is based on his time downrange.
March 9, 2021 AETC takes deliberate action focused on diversity, inclusion for recruits, Airmen Recognizing the value of having and developing agile thinkers at all levels of the Air Force who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, Air Education and Training Command leaders have taken deliberate actions focused on diversity and inclusion for both recruits and current Airmen and Guardians.
Feb. 1, 2021 Reserve, Guard ready to take force-shaping troops The Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard to benefit from active-duty Air Force force-shaping actions made necessary by record Air Force retention levels.
Jan. 26, 2021 Air Force recruiting launches E.C.H.O. to test cognitive skills This new recruiting tool helps engage and build awareness of different opportunities in the Air Force that recruiters can send out to target audiences. The experience takes players through three different challenges, testing a variety of cognitive skills that Airmen use every day. At the end of the
Jan. 16, 2021 Power of Total Force recruiting As Air Force Recruiting Service embarked on a Total Force Recruiting enterprise, a handful of Air Force Reserve Airmen began to matriculate here in early 2019, working side by side with their active-duty counterparts.
Jan. 5, 2021 Air Force rolls out GO Inspire program to increase diversity, attract future leaders Air Force Recruiting Service announced the establishment of a program designed to increase diversity in ranks of the two services while attracting the next generation of Airmen and Guardians.
Nov. 5, 2020 Air Force gives family fresh start after COVID-19 crushes private business After years of working various jobs in the transportation industry, Richard Jimenez finally got the nerve to start his own trucking business in 2019. He thought 2020 was going to be an amazing year for his family. After the crushing loss of his business during the pandemic, Jimenez, his wife and
Oct. 12, 2020 Recruiting’s Det. 1 celebrates 2 years of mentoring youth, addressing rated diversity AFRS Det. 1 is currently reaching out to thousands of young people – mentoring, educating and giving them opportunities to hopefully one day fly in the Air Force. Det. 1, which was stood up in October 2018, is celebrating two years of helping address rated diversity in the Air Force, and it has
Oct. 1, 2020 AFRS to host "Pathway to Wings" brief Oct. 7 Air Force Recruiting Service will host a “Pathway to Wings” interactive career briefing Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. central time for potential future Air Force officers interested in learning more about accessions and rated boards.
Sept. 20, 2020 Air Force Recruiting Service develops electronic Officer Qualifying Test As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, Air Force Recruiting Service continues to find innovative ways to overcome obstacles. In conjunction with the Air Force’s Personnel Center, an electronic version of the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test is now available for the first time ever.
Sept. 14, 2020 Air Force recruits future Space Professionals The Department of Defense’s newest military branch is relying on Air Force Recruiting Service to find America’s best and brightest to fill more than 300 enlisted positions next fiscal year.
Sept. 2, 2020 AFRS to host Pathway to Wings event Sept. 2 The Pathway to Wings brief, hosted by AFRS Detachment 1, will give participants an overview of Air Force aviation careers, as well as information about different types of service, missions, aircraft and military lifestyle.
Aug. 2, 2020 Airman chases NFL dream Growing up in the northern Louisiana town of Blanchard, just outside of Shreveport, Staff Sgt. Geremy Satcher was a self-described country boy who played outside all day.
July 25, 2020 Total Force recruiters work together ensuring future Airman gets dream job For recruiters from each of the three military components this is a paradigm shift, as regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard recruiters are asked to do the right thing for the recruit, even if that means missing out on signing the person and helping the recruiter reach their
July 23, 2020 AFRS officer utilizes resiliency training during roadside altercation Capt. Jamail Walker, a San Antonio native and 362nd Recruiting Squadron support flight commander, was traveling on the freeway with a friend, June 12, when he noticed an injured and distraught individual outside their vehicle, walking in traffic.
July 19, 2020 Register now for "Pathway to Wings" accessions and rated boards brief Aug. 5 The Pathway to Wings brief, hosted by AFRS Detachment 1, will give participants an overview of Air Force aviation careers, as well information about the different types of service, missions, aircraft and military lifestyle. Current Air Force aviators will be on the call to answer questions.
July 5, 2020 A Winding Path: Total Force Recruiter follows unusual road to success Hauser, a line recruiter with the 351st Recruiting Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, began his Air Force career in 2006, when he was 19 years old. Looking for a way to pay for college and gain some independence, he went to a recruiting office in his hometown of Peru, Illinois, where
July 4, 2020 Air Force Recruiting Service solidifies Total Force partnership with Air National Guard Air Force Recruiting Service and Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention signed a mutual support agreement that will combine resources and integrate staff to enhance marketing and advertising.
June 24, 2020 AFRS Det 1 to hold "Pathway to Wings" accessions and rated boards brief July 1 The Pathway to Wings brief, hosted by AFRS Detachment 1, will give participants an overview of Air Force aviation careers, as well as information about the different types of service, missions, aircraft and military lifestyle.
June 19, 2020 Around the Air Force: SECAF Visits Whiteman Air Force Base, C-17 Makes Technological Leaps, and Recruiting Releases New App Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights the Secretary of the Air Force’s visit to Whiteman Air Force Base to discuss the importance of the nuclear mission, a super fast data link for the C-17 that gives aircrews an advantage in contested airspace, and the release of the new Air Force Recruiting
June 17, 2020 Million Piece Mission jigsaw features National Museum of the U.S. Air Force As users enter the mission on AirForcepuzzle.com, they see the full image that shows a collection of aircraft on display at the museum’s fourth building.
June 16, 2020 Air Force Recruiting Service classic association with Reserve now operational As part of the association, AFRC Recruiting Service has officially aligned its four recruiting squadrons to become the 367th Recruiting Group. The 367th RCG is now the fourth group under the AFRS umbrella.
June 15, 2020 AFRS releases Aim High mobile app The Aim High app is a comprehensive, intuitive recruiting tool powered by a data-rich, enterprise solution that helps the Air Force find elite Airmen, as well as guides recruits to discover their passions through intuitive, interactive means.
June 12, 2020 Air Force Recruiting Service changes command Thomas joins AFRS from his previous assignment as director of Public Affairs, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. He was commissioned in 1990 following his graduation from Texas A&M University.
May 24, 2020 Air Force Recruiting, NASCAR to honor fallen Tuskegee Airman Memorial Day weekend Dickson’s name will be displayed above the windshield of driver Bubba Wallace’s No. 43 race car. The car will also be painted to resemble the iconic A-10 Thunderbolt II, right down to the tiger shark teeth on the grill.
April 28, 2020 Air Force Recruiting, 4th Fighter Wing fill void at NASCAR iRacing with innovation Pilots from the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., performed a virtual flyover as part of a virtual racing event hosted by NASCAR and the Richmond Raceway.
April 25, 2020 Recruiting goes digital with Air Force Commission and Enlistment Portal With the digital world as the primary option for reaching recruits during the COVID-19 pandemic, AFRS has created a digital means to shorten the time for potential new recruits to digitally upload their information on the path to joining the Air Force.
April 16, 2020 AFRS’ virtual recruiting and agile shipping on "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast The Air Force Recruiting Service's response to COVID-19 includes virtual recruiting efforts and agile shipping, which is the focus of Air Education and Training Command's latest “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast, released April 16.
March 20, 2020 AFRS Operation Blue Suit recognizes Reserve and Guard Airmen Since 1979, Operation Blue Suit has honored the top recruiters in AFRS. Although it has been in existence for 41 years, this is the first time Operation Blue Suit has included all three components of Air Force Recruiting, making this another significant milestone in the transition to Total Force
Feb. 14, 2020 Air Force makes special delivery at Daytona 500 Air Force Recruiting Service is entering its 12th consecutive season partnering with Richard Petty Motorsports. The Air Force’s involvement with NASCAR, and its partnership with RPM helps AFRS meet its mission of inspiring the nation’s brightest young men and women to serve.
Feb. 12, 2020 Air Force announces specific specialties for 20OT03 OTS selection board Packages for the first civilian/military combined non-rated line officer board will be due May 1.
Feb. 12, 2020 Air Force special warfare, UFC fighters share bonds, sweat, stories of the grind Air Force Recruiting Service is sponsoring UFC and helping promote special warfare to a target audience of young fight fans.
Nov. 22, 2019 Rated officer volunteers needed to support aviation diversity outreach Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1 is encouraging units to nominate Air Force rated officers from across the total force to support outreach and engagement activities designed to increase aviation diversity and support youth aviation awareness.
Nov. 14, 2019 CSAF takes in NASCAR race with Total Force Recruiting Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein spent a day at the track visiting with Air Force recruiters, including Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Air Force Recruiting Service commander. Goldfein also administered the oath of enlistment to 20 of the newest members of the Air Force on the track’s
Oct. 4, 2019 Air Force Recruiting Service, Air Force Reserve Command form recruiting partnership As part of the association, AFRC Recruiting Service will align its four recruiting squadrons to become the 367th Recruiting Group. The 367th RCG will now be the fourth group under the AFRS umbrella.
Aug. 10, 2019 Avionics Airman inspires young women at aviation camp Senior Airman Lydia Kamps, an avionics technician with the 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, had the opportunity to return to the Experimental Aircraft Association’s GirlVenture Camp during the Oshkosh Air Show in Wisconsin as a mentor -- not just a participant.
Aug. 3, 2019 Air Force Reserve partners with 'The Basketball Tournament' As a presenting partner, Air Force Reserve received premier branding at the The Basketball Tournament Wichita Regional as all eight teams wore Reserve patches on their uniforms. The Reserve also had an on-site and in-broadcast presence at every TBT venue.
July 22, 2019 ACE Solo Flight Program concludes for 2019 at historic Tuskegee Airmen airfield The A.C.E. Solo Flight Program, which began in 2018, is a unique, STEM--science, technology, engineering and math--focused summer program designed to motivate and mentor minorities and women to pursue aerospace careers, with an emphasis on Air Force opportunities.
June 7, 2019 Air Force Recruiting sets the pace at Indy 500 “We’re really happy to welcome the Air Force to the Andretti family for the Indy 500 with Conor and a full season across all our cars,” said Michael Andretti, Andretti Autosport chairman and chief executive officer. “Having five American drivers represent the team at America’s biggest race was very
May 19, 2019 Total Force Recruiting scores knockout with Professional Fighters League The tag-team effort is something that will become the norm in the future as Air Force Recruiting Service integrates into one team, combining active duty and Reserve recruiting functions.
Feb. 28, 2019 First Air Force Total Force Recruiting School graduation a milestone toward integration As the Air Force moves forward on making recruiting a Total Force concept, it reached a landmark Feb. 22, with the first Total Force graduating class at the recruiting schoolhouse.
Jan. 2, 2019 Like daughter, like mother: Recruiter helps family join USAF No one expected the mother to sign up for service while gathering information for her daughter at the Air Force recruiting office in her Rhode Island hometown.
Dec. 13, 2018 Airman places second female at World's Toughest Mudder An Air Force officer who only began obstacle course racing in 2016, ran right straight into her 75-mile goal, placing second place in one of the toughest obstacle course races.
Aug. 13, 2018 BLUE: Episode 26 Life cycle of an Airman FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) – Recruiting, developing and retaining a high-quality workforce of effective leaders is essential for war fighting success. The Air Force’s ability to respond faster than our adversaries relies on the talent and leadership of Airmen.This episode of BLUE outlines the
June 20, 2018 Improved AF-WIN tool helps eligible Airmen meet retraining goals Officials at the Air Force’s Personnel Center recently updated and improved the Air Force Work Interest Navigator, or AF-WIN, tool which helps Airmen who are interested in re-training to identify which Air Force Specialty Codes best fit their strengths and interests.
March 23, 2018 Air Force announces TFOT Active Duty 18OT02 and 18OTCAD selection board results A total of 288 men and women from across the Air Force have earned an opportunity to become Air Force leaders following their selection for an officer's commission, officials announced today.
Aug. 8, 2017 CMSAF underscores leadership’s role in developing Airmen Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Joint Base San Antonio July 31 to Aug. 4, 2017, during an immersion to view Air Education and Training Command’s role forging innovative Airmen to power the world’s greatest Air Force.
Oct. 10, 2016 Non-rated Line Officer board rescheduled During fiscal year 2016 line officer recruiting, all 1,107 jobs for fiscal 2017 were filled, as well as the first quarter of fiscal 2018.
March 23, 2015 AF announces OTS rated selection board results A total of 228 men and women from across America have earned an opportunity to become Air Force leaders following their selection for an officer's commission, officials announced March 20.
Aug. 20, 2013 New ASVAB pretest available for applicants Applicants who hope to join the Air Force can now take the Armed Services Aptitude Battery pretest from any computer with internet access thanks to a new program.