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Official says DOD aims to promote service in its recruiting message 
February 1, 2024 — A national call to service that inspires young people to think about how they can contribute to something bigger than themselves would help support the DOD's recruiting efforts, a senior Defense Department official said... MORE

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DOD official discusses challenges, solutions to recruiting all-volunteer force 
January 30, 2024 — With the recruiting rate for the all-volunteer force declining, defense leaders are asking how the military can connect with and motivate the new generation to serve... MORE

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After tough Year, military recruiting is looking up
December 26, 2023 — It's no secret that 2023 was a tough year for military recruiting, but there's reason to be optimistic going into 2024, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said... MORE

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DOD addresses recruiting shortfall challenges
December 14, 2023 — Shortfalls in some of the military services' recruiting goals for fiscal year 2023 demonstrate the challenges that lie ahead for the all-volunteer force, the Defense Department's acting undersecretary for personnel and readiness said... MORE

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Chiefs discuss military recruiting challenges at committee hearing
December 11, 2023 — The military's recruiting chiefs said they are making progress in meeting goals even in the face of one of the toughest recruiting landscapes in recent years... MORE

344th Training Squadron unveils social media room to enhance recruiting strategies
December 6, 2023 — The Air Force Recruiting School assigned to the 344th Training Squadron recently celebrated the grand opening of its brand-new social media room... MORE

Military recruiting leaders gather, collaborate in San Antonio
October 3, 2023 — Recruiting leaders from all U.S. military services gathered here to collaborate on strategies and discuss policies from Sept. 19-21, 2023... MORE

Brig. Gen. Christopher R. Amrhein, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, speaks to attendees during the annual Joint Recruiting Commanders Conference, San Antionio, TX, Sept. 20, 2023.

Department of the Air Force launches coaching website
September 18, 2023 — At the Department of the Air Force's Coaching site, members can explore how to find and become a professional coach... MORE

Lt. Col. Wendy Cook, 49th Health Care Operations Squadron outgoing commander, receives a final salute from 49th HCOS members

AETC showcases people, missions at one of world’s largest air shows
August 1, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command’s missions and people were on full display as AETC was the featured major command for the 70th edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 24-30... MORE

Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, met with Civil Air Patrol cadets for at Experimental Aircraft Association Oshkosh AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 29.

Around the Air Force: Brown Nominated for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Recruiting Medals/Promotions, Cadets Research Robotics
June 2, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, POTUS nominates CSAF as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, pending Senate confirmation, Airmen and Guardians can get medals and promotions as part of new recruiting incentives and cadets at the USAFA are studying how people interact with robots... MORE

n this week’s look around the Air Force, President Biden nominates General CQ Brown, Jr. as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, pending Senate confirmation, Airmen and Guardians can get medals and promotions as part of new incentives for recruiting, and cadets at the Air Force Academy are studying how people interact with robots. (Hosted by Senior Airman Saomy Sabournin)

Air Force, Space Force to offer medals, promotions for recruiting support
May 18, 2023 — Airmen and Guardians can now receive decorations or promotions through recruiting referrals under the new Airman and Guardian Referral Program... MORE

Two new programs, Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral and Stripes for Referrals, aim to incentivize all Airmen and Guardians to inspire the next generation to serve in the Air Force and Space Force.

WEAR program enables Airmen and Guardians’ permissive TDY status to aid recruiting efforts
May 17, 2023 — 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... MORE

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JBSA connects with community at open house
April 24, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio opened its gates Saturday, April 22, for an open house at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. ... MORE

U.S. Army Element at DLIELC advances Army’s recruiting efforts
April 11, 2023 — The Defense Language Institute English Language Center, or DLIELC, is a critical training center for members of the United States military and plays a significant role in advancing the U.S. Army’s number one priority – recruiting... MORE

U.S. Army Element Echo Company trainees prepare to attend lunch after their English language courses at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 03, 2023. DLIELC is the largest English language training program in the Department of Defense and is a critical training center for members of the United States military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Agnes Koterba)

SECAF updated on recruiting efforts, meets local recruiters
April 11, 2023 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Air Force Recruiting Service April 4 to discuss the Air Force's ability to attract and recruit Airmen... MORE

Air Force Reserve Command announces $10,000 bonus for prior-service enlisted Airmen
April 3, 2023 — To remain competitive in a tight labor market and retain valuable talent, Air Force Reserve Command is offering a $10,000 incentive bonus to fully qualified, prior-service enlisted Airmen who sign up to fill open positions and agree to a three-year service commitment... MORE

Graphic illustration of $10,000 Air Force Reserve enlistment incentive bonus.

Under Secretary of the Air Force testifies on recruiting
March 23, 2023 — The senior leader testified to the Senate Armed Services Committee about recruiting challenges currently facing the Department of the Air Force... MORE

Kristyn Jones, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, performing the duties of Under Secretary of the Air Force, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on military recruiting challenges in Washington, D.C., March 22, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Air Force secures additional funding for recruitment incentive programs
March 13, 2023 — The Air Force is reinstating the Enlisted College Loan Repayment Program to align enlistment incentives with sister services and further enhancing its current recruitment strategy... MORE

AFRS launches live stream to go ‘back and forth’ with recruits
March 7, 2023 — Prospective Airmen and others with questions about joining the Air Force now have a biweekly, online resource for getting news and information... MORE

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Department of the Air Force updates policies, procedures to recruit for the future
March 2, 2023 — Throughout the upcoming months, a Barriers to Service Cross-Functional Team is examining existing policies and procedures to ensure they reflect the service members needed for the future... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shannon Fairburn and Master Sgt. Lewis Staubs ensure Airmen in the 167th Materiel Management Flight are wearing their service dress uniforms in accordance with dress and appearance standards during a uniform inspection, Nov. 6, 2022, at the 167th Airlift Wing, Shepherd Field, Martinsburg, West Virginia