March 8, 2023 Women leaders discuss benefits of military service In celebration of Women's History Month, top women military leaders discussed the importance of recruiting and retaining the best and most competent personnel in the military.
March 7, 2023 Kendall outlines clear path for modernizing Air, Space Forces & confronting peer competitors Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall offered a report card March 7 during a major address at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium.
March 6, 2023 AFRS launches livestream to go ‘back and forth’ with recruits Prospective Airmen and others with questions about joining the Air Force now have a biweekly, online resource for getting news and information.
March 1, 2023 Department of the Air Force updates policies, procedures to recruit for the future Throughout the upcoming months, a Barriers to Service Cross-Functional Team is examining existing policies and procedures to ensure they reflect the service members needed for the future.
Feb. 13, 2023 412th Operations Group travels to Bakersfield to inspire new generation of aviators A group from the 412th Operations Group representing Edwards Air Force Base traveled on a C-12 Huron to the California Aeronautical University Aviation career day to inspire the next generation of aviation enthusiasts.
Feb. 2, 2023 Recruiting Service Program inspires youngsters with music, spirit to serve The General Officer Inspire Program is a diversity outreach initiative for general officers to engage with youth and youth influencers (parents, teachers, coaches, civic/community leaders, etc.) to increase diversity in the Air Force's flying community.
Jan. 19, 2023 Aim High application gets updated feature to help any Airman become a recruiter Air Force Recruiting Service updated their Aim High application to allow any app user to assist in the Air Force’s recruiting efforts.
Nov. 20, 2022 Airman overcomes barriers to reach uncommon heights Stuebbe, one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year in 2019, will enter the Special Warfare career field after overcoming early challenges in his enlisted career.
Sept. 30, 2022 DAF adds additional financial incentives to recruit Child and Youth Program employees Effective Oct. 1, DAF Child Development Program direct-care employees will receive a 100% childcare fee waiver for their first child enrolled in installation Child Development Programs.
Sept. 30, 2022 Department of the Air Force updates policy for pregnant OTS applicants The DAF has updated a policy to allow women, both enlisted and civilian, to apply and compete for an Officer Training School commission while pregnant.
Sept. 21, 2022 Air Force recruiters using new tools, new thinking to meet targets in difficult environment As the head of recruiting for the Air and Space Forces, Maj. Gen. Ed Thomas is in a job that requires him to be pragmatic and creative and occasionally willing to test boundaries in the quest to meet never slacking personnel demands of the two services.
Sept. 17, 2022 Kendall celebrates win with Air Force recruiters Kendall was on hand to celebrate the Air Force’s 75th anniversary, meet future faces of the Air and Space Forces and join the 332nd Recruiting Squadron in celebrating them meeting their annual recruiting goals.
Aug. 12, 2022 DAF leadership discusses strengthening partnerships with military support groups The forum enabled DAF leadership to update the groups on top priorities and challenges and discuss how to partner effectively in support of Airmen, Guardians and family members.
July 13, 2022 Air Force adds more jobs to initial enlistment bonus list For some Air Force career fields, new opportunities for Airmen to receive bonuses upon entering active duty have begun in fiscal year 2022.
June 10, 2022 AFDW honors local high school student, motivates young leaders Leaders from Air Force District Washington spoke with a group of more than 100 JROTC and STEM high school students about Air Force opportunities, and the need for pilots.