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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)