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Air Force unveils new airpower ad in theaters
May 9, 2022 — The U.S. Air Force plans to unveil their latest commercial titled “Own the Sky” in theaters during moviegoers’ long-awaited release of "Top Gun: Maverick." The heart-pounding, adrenaline-inducing ad gives the audience a sense of what it might feel like to be on the receiving end of the Air Force’s might and accentuates the importance of airpower in America’s security... MORE

Screenshot of a new Air Force ad called "Own the Sky" showcasing fighter pilots and airpower.

AFPC accepting applications for officer instructor, recruiting duty
April 12, 2022 — The Air Force Personnel Center will accept applications from active duty line of the Air Force officers for the calendar year 2023 Officer Instructor & Recruiting Special Duty, or OI&RSD, Nomination Board from April 11 to May 14... MORE

Air Force officer and OI&RSD participant.

Facing recruiting headwinds, Air Force offers thousands in new enlistment incentives
April 11, 2022 — The Air Force added more opportunities for future Airmen to receive bonuses upon entering active duty in fiscal year 2022... MORE

The Air Force added more opportunities for future Airmen to receive bonuses upon entering active duty in fiscal year 2022.

AFRS marksman, advertising NCO hits targets in Phoenix
March 3, 2022 — Staff Sgt. Cameron Keating, advertising noncommissioned officer for Space Force in AFRS’s marketing directorate has been a member of the Air Force Rifle Team, part of the Air Force’s World Class Athlete Program, for 10 years. He recently competed in Arizona and did some work to help local recruiters at the same time... MORE

An Air Force Recruiting service advertiser and marksman with the World Class Athlete Program recently competed in Phoenix.

USecAF gets firsthand look at AETC’s values-based approach to foundational readiness
October 6, 2021 — 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. ... MORE

Undersecretary of the Air Force talking to Airmen.

Space Force, Air Force Total Force recruiting makes goal for Fiscal 2021
October 1, 2021 — For the first time in five years, each of the Total Force recruiting partners have reached or exceeded their recruiting goal and each has achieved its end strength for Fiscal 2021... MORE

Air Force Recruiters express enthusiasm during their Senior Leader Summit in August.

Accession pipeline entities meet on ‘Bridging the Gap’
September 29, 2021 — Nearly 100 attendees from across the accession pipeline gathered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Sept. 14-16 to give members of the training community an opportunity to cross-talk... MORE

In-service recruiters help active duty Airmen continue service in Reserve
September 23, 2021 — The Air Force Reserve has an office whose primary purpose is to provide Airmen valuable information about extending career opportunities after active duty service. The professionals working in these offices are known as in-service recruiters... MORE

Military recruiter speaking with active duty service member.

Avionics Airman returns to EAA AirVenture to inspire next generation
August 7, 2021 — This is the mission of Air Force Recruiting Service – to inspire, engage and recruit the next generation of Airmen and Guardians. Personnel on active duty orders can join this mission by participating in the We Are All Recruiters program that gives them the opportunity to go on permissive temporary duty status to tell their unique story... MORE

Staff. Sgt. Lydia Whitney, an F-16 Avionics Craftsman with the 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, hosted an interactive military flight presentation for aspiring young aviators

Air Force Recruiting kicks off Special Warfare summer surge
August 3, 2021 — Air Force Recruiting Service is turning up the heat this summer with a Special Warfare recruiting surge. The idea is to stockpile potential warriors in the developmental pool to have them ready for Basic Military Training by fiscal year 2022... MORE

Special Warfare candidates attend a development session and work on pool skills through the use of flutter kicks in Tampa, Florida.

Pilots leaving active duty have safe landing place in Reserve, Guard
July 21, 2021 — Air Force Recruiting Service’s top recruiter said keeping trained pilots in uniform is one of the Air Force’s top priorities. AFRS is a Total Force recruiting enterprise charged with finding Airmen and civilians to serve full or part time, in or out of uniform... MORE

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many airline pilots were furloughed as the industry came to a screeching halt. Now that airlines are seeking to hire hundreds of pilots, those pilots coming off active duty can continue serving in an Air Reserve Component.

Air Force Recruiting releases Total Force Marketing Management Tool
March 18, 2021 — As Air Force Recruiting Service continues to innovate and find ways to enhance the recruiting enterprise, it released the Total Force Marketing Management Tool March 16 with the purpose of synchronizing each partner with upcoming events and enhancing communication and work processes with all the Total Force partners... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service released the Total Force Marketing Management Tool, Mar. 16, 2021.

Air Force recruiting first to have chief medical officer in charge of waivers
March 4, 2021 — Air Force Recruiting Service has created a chief medical officer position to help expedite the waiver process and serve as one voice for each of the Total Force team members... MORE

Then Lt. Col. Maria Angles, leading a Critical Care Air Transport Team, helps load a critically injured member in Kandahar, Iraq, in 2005

Air Force Total Force recruiting team works Super Bowl LV in Tampa
February 18, 2021 — The Air Force was on full display at Super Bowl LV Feb. 7 with a first-of-its-kind flyover consisting of a B-1B Lancer, B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress. It also marked a return to in-person recruiting at one of the nation’s largest events... MORE

Total Force recruiters posed with a group of fans at the Super Bowl LV Experience outside of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, Jan. 31, 2021.

Air Force recruiting launches E.C.H.O. to test cognitive skills
January 27, 2021 — Air Force recruiting is continually innovating to better reach potential recruits. Harnessing technology to improve the recruiting process, the Air Force is releasing a new online, interactive gaming experience, E.C.H.O. - Enhanced Cognitive Human Ops... MORE

Harnessing technology to improve the recruiting process, the Air Force is releasing a new online, interactive gaming experience, ECHO - Enhanced Cognitive Human Ops.

The power of Total Force recruiting
January 13, 2021 — As Air Force Recruiting Service embarked on a Total Force Recruiting enterprise, a handful of Air Force Reserve Airmen began to matriculate at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in early 2019, working side by side with their active duty counterparts... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Michael Lear, Air Force Recruiting Service Strategic Marketing Division superintendent, broke the Texas Deadlift state record previously set at 705 pounds by pulling 733 pounds in the 93kg weight class.

Air Force Recruiting Service working on enhanced tools for job counseling
December 31, 2020 — The Air Force Work Interest Navigator, or AF-WIN, originally employed by the Air Force Personnel Center to counsel potential cross training Airmen was adapted by Air Force Recruiting Service in 2018. ... MORE

Air Force recruiting innovates to save money, time
December 21, 2020 — During the COVID-19 pandemic, Air Force recruiters have continuously found innovative ways to keep the flow of recruits ready for Basic Military Training, and one new alternative to recruit processing may prove to be a huge resource saving idea. ... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. David Poff, (left) 369th Recruiting Squadron superintendent, and Lt. Col. Charles Barton, 369th RCS commander, celebrate the swearing in of Daniel Kim and Tyler Yarrish into the Air Force Delayed Enlistment Program

AFRS hosts 'Pathway to Wings' brief Dec. 21
December 3, 2020 — Air Force Recruiting Service hosts a “Pathway to Wings” interactive career briefing at 6 p.m. Dec. 21 for potential future Air Force officers interested in learning more about accessions and rated... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service will host a “Pathway to Wings” interactive career briefing Dec. 21, 2020, at 6 p.m. central time for potential future Air Force officers interested in learning more about accessions and rated boards.

AFRS hosts first Space Force officer selection board
November 25, 2020 — Air Force Recruiting Service scheduled the first U.S. Space Force officer selection board for early 2021. The board will select the most qualified candidates for Officer Training School... MORE

Space Force boot camp will capitalize on the existing foundation of Air Force BMT and will incorporate space-specific curriculum to create the Space Force experience.