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San Antonio Battalion shines at National Recruiting Awards
February 4, 2026 — The San Antonio Recruiting Battalion showcased its exceptional talent at the Top Recruiter ceremony on Jan. 22, 2026, with four of the five honored Soldiers from 5th Recruiting Brigade hailing from its unit... MORE

Photo of 5th BDE Top Recruiters by Staff Sgt. Gerald Holman

Operation Blue Suit celebrates Air Force’s top recruiters
January 27, 2026 — The Air Force Recruiting Service annually honors the most exceptional Air Force recruiters with the Total Force Operation Blue Suit award... MORE

World class athlete takes on Air Force Officer Training School
January 27, 2026 — You don't have to be an Olympic athlete to graduate from Officer Training School, but to 2nd Lt. Viva Kreis, it sure did help!... MORE

Female Air Force Servicemember poses in formation with others

Inspired by stranger, North African-born Airman now inspires others
January 21, 2026 — 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... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Amal Djezzar, 99th Contracting Squadron contract specialist stands outside the Contracting Squadron building at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 22, 2025

Secretary of War honors top USAF, USSF recruiters
December 31, 2025 — Six Department of the Air Force recruiting professionals, including one from Joint Base San Antonio, were recognized for outstanding performance across the recruiting enterprise during fiscal year 2025 at a senior-level Department of War event held at the Pentagon... MORE

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth poses for a photo with troops at the Department of War’s Recruiting Excellence Forum at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 2025. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

STARR and Stripes Programs reward Airmen and Guardians referrals
July 16, 2025 — Airmen and Guardians are eligible for decorations or promotions through recruiting referrals under the Airman and Guardian Referral Program. Two 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. ... MORE

The Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral and Stripes for Referrals programs are tools used by current service members to refer new recruits through the AIM HIGH app, May 18, 2023. STARR aims to incentivize all Airmen and Guardians to inspire the next generation to serve in the Air Force and Space Force, see more in DAFMAN 36-2806 and DAFMAN 36-2032. (U.S. Air Force Illustration)

Air Force and Space Force exceed annual recruiting goals, demonstrating Americans’ desire to serve
July 1, 2025 — The Department of the Air Force achieved 100% of its annual recruitment goal three months ahead of schedule, a testament to the enduring appeal of service and the effectiveness of modernized recruiting strategies... MORE

U.S. Air Force and Space Force recruiting

Army plans to eliminate programs not contributing to lethality
June 18, 2025 — Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll said the Army Transformation Initiative will reexamine all requirements and eliminate unnecessary ones, prioritize initiatives that contribute to lethality and empower leaders to take risks and learn from failure during a hearing in Washington. ... MORE

A man wearing business attire sits at a desk and speaks into a microphone. A sign in front of him reads, "Hon. Daniel P. Driscoll." More people in business attire sit behind him.

Service leaders discuss budget, combat readiness
May 8, 2025 — Service leaders discussed military readiness and the budget during a House Armed Services Committee subcommittee hearing in Washington... MORE

A man in a green military uniform sits at a table speaking into a microphone. Several men in military uniforms and business attire sit beside and behind him.

Around the Air Force: Selective Retention Bonus list, missile defense breakthrough, Air Force JROTC scholarships
January 17, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Selective Retention Bonus List was released in an effort to retain highly skilled enlisted personnel, a recent missile intercept experiment in Guam, and JROTC cadets receive scholarships to a private pilot training program... MORE

Air Force Accessions Center early wins pave the way for FY25 success
December 26, 2024 — Within the first week of declaring Initial Operational Capability, personnel at the Air Force Accessions Center demonstrated their ability to adapt quickly to evolving accession requirements, resulting in dozens of highly qualified cadets being notified of a pilot career field selection. ... MORE

The inaugural class of the U.S. Air Force’s Warrant Officer Training School take the oath of office at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., Dec. 6, 2024.

Air Force Recruiting Service commanders join ROTC cadets in historic 'Ruck Across the Brazos'
December 13, 2024 — 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” on Nov. 29... MORE

Photo of Brig. Gen Chris Amrhein and Craig McPike

U.S. Space Force special duty assignment application window closes Jan. 7
December 9, 2024 — With the application window for U.S. Space Force special duty assignments for calendar year 2025 now open, Guardians have the opportunity to expand the breadth and depth of their skills while gaining knowledge of another part of the Space Force enterprise outside their normal duties... MORE

U.S. Space Force Honor Guard Training “T” Flight class 25-A stands at ceremonial at-ease on the riverfront on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 2024. Training consists of four blocks of drill proficiency, uniform dress and appearance instruction and application, and Honor Guard history memory work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Demond Mcghee)

Special Warfare Training Wing hosts recruiter immersion
September 3, 2024 — The Special Warfare Training Wing hosted an immersion for total force recruiters at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, on July 22, 2024... MORE

A strength coach speaks to a group of Air Force recruiters

Air Force Recruiting Service hosts educators at Joint Base San Antonio
June 26, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, commander of Air Force Recruiting Service, and 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... MORE

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DAF leaders discuss future of all-volunteer force
May 10, 2024 — Department of the Air Force senior leaders emphasized the importance of the all-volunteer force and helping the military meet national defense needs during RAND Corporation’s America’s All-Volunteer Force symposium in Arlington, Virginia, on May 3... MORE

Alex Wagner, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, speaks at the RAND Corporation’s “America’s All-Volunteer Force: recognizing its Success and Charting a Path for the Future” event in Arlington, Va., May 3, 2024. The all-volunteer force-centric discussions focused on how the services can leverage retention and talent management programs to continue to bolster the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nick Z. Erwin)

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

A group of young people stand a group and listen to two people in uniform.