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July 23, 2024
From recruit to recruiter: Staff Sgt. Alyson Silidker

Staff Sgt. Alyson Silidker, 344th Recruiting Squadron enlisted accessions recruiter, began her journey 12 years ago when she graduated from a boarding school in Oregon. Silidker, originally from New Hope, Pennsylvania, didn’t have a plan after graduation. Silidker knew she was ready to start her
Jan. 19, 2023
Recruiting Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Judith Lopez

Recruiters are invaluable to the U.S. Air Force. They provide materials and information concerning service, basic training, technical schooling and career opportunities to people who are interested in becoming a member. For Staff Sgt. Judith Lopez, a 162nd Wing production recruiter, her friends
Nov. 15, 2022
How one Airman overcame barriers to reach uncommon heights

Christopher Stuebbe's path to Air Force Officer Training School and selection as a Tactical Air Control Party officer involved a setback, a waiver, enlistment, uncommon achievements and football.
Nov. 4, 2022
Bodybuilding helps recruiter lift the weight of life

“Make muscles not excuses” is the motto one recruiter uses to describe her current situation.Master Sgt. Lisa Schuur, of the 332nd Recruiting Squadron, recently walked away with five first place medals after competing in her first National Physique Committee bodybuilding competition, the NPC
March 25, 2022
How AFRS’s 43rd Annual Operation Blue Suit Celebration Was Extraordinary

The Air Force's top recruiters converged on San Antonio for Air Force Recruiting Service's 43rd annual Operation Blue Suit celebration, marked by a historic feat and memorable for its guests.
Feb. 10, 2022
Airmen couple earn STEP promotions

While still celebrating the accomplishment of her husband’s promotion thanks to the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program one week earlier, Staff Sgt. Chakoya Lockett, 349th Recruiting Squadron recruiter, was unaware that her leadership had decided to announce her own STEP promotion.
Aug. 18, 2021
First Group of Space Force Recruiters Begin Training

The first group of future U.S. Space Force recruiters attended a five day training course Aug. 9, 2021 to Aug. 13, 2021, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Aug. 4, 2021
Bioenvironmental engineer speaks out on officer corps diversity, increases Air Force recruiting opportunities for Puerto Rico

While their tropical island homes may be hard to leave, for many Americans on U.S. territory islands such as Guam and Puerto Rico, the call to service is strong. The opportunity to join military service, however, may not be as easily available for some.For Air Force hopefuls in Puerto Rico, there
July 20, 2020
Whiteman AFB MRTs train AF Recruiters in Resiliency

Master Resiliency Trainers at Whiteman Air Force Base conducted the first ever virtual Resiliency Trainers Assistant course for roughly 100 Air Force recruiters around the nation from July 7 – 9. Master Resiliency Trainers are specialized instructors who teach important lessons and skills for coping
June 17, 2020
Million Piece Mission jigsaw features National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Air Force Recruiting Service joined the trend of virtual jigsaw puzzles with the launch of an online challenge of piecing together a 1.03 gigapixel image from the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.“We are always looking for innovative ways to inspire and engage with the American public,” said

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