AFRS commander visits EAA AirVenture

Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, speaks with Tech. Sgt. Demarcus Shanklin, Air Force Recruiting Service events marketer, during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, in Oshkosh, WI, July 27, 2023. Shanklin explained to the general how important events like EAA are to inspire young men and women to consider the Air Force as a future career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Apryl Hall)

AFRS commander visits EAA AirVenture

Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, speaks during an Honor Flight Welcome Home event at EAA Air Venture Oshkosh, in Oshkosh, WI, July 28, 2023. The general thanked the veterans for their service to their country, while highlighting what it means to him as the son of a Vietnam veteran himself. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Apryl Hall)

AFRS commander visits EAA AirVenture

Maj. Gen. Paul E. Knapp, Wisconsin’s Adjutant General, speaks with Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, during EAA Air Venture Oshkosh, in Oshkosh, WI, July 28, 2023. The local Air National Guard frequently team up with local active duty recruiters for recruitment efforts, as the Air Force has recently implemented a total force approach to recruiting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Apryl Hall)

AFRS commander visits EAA AirVenture

Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, speaks with Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets during a luncheon at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, in Oshkosh, WI, July 26, 2023. These Blue Beret CAP cadets were chosen to attend EAA from a very large group of applicants, and came from all over the country to provide support to the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Apryl Hall)

AFRS commander visits EAA AirVenture

Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, speaks with Lt. Col. Benjamin Schulze, 347th Recruiting Squadron commander, during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, in Oshkosh, WI, July 26, 2023. One of the largest air shows in the world, EAA is an important recruiting event for the Schulze’s local recruiters, and the Air Force as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Apryl Hall)

AFRS commander visits EAA AirVenture

Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, speaks with Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, in Oshkosh, WI, July 27, 2023. Amrhein discussed the importance of inspiring potential applicants at events like EAA, and gave Gen. Van Ovost a tour of AFRS’ mobile tour asset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Apryl Hall)

AFRS takes over EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

Published Aug. 4, 2023
By Tech. Sgt. Apryl Hall
AFRS

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, speaks with Tech. Sgt. Demarcus Shanklin, Air Force Recruiting Service events marketer, during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, in Oshkosh, WI, July 27, 2023. Shanklin explained to the general how important events like EAA are to inspire young men and women to consider the Air Force as a future career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Apryl Hall)