Blue Suit winner receives scholarship Published March 16, 2022 By Randy Martin, Air Force Recruiting Service Public Affairs Air Force Recruiting Service JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas-- A Total Force recruiter and Airman received a Columbia Southern University scholarship during the annual celebration of Air Force Recruiting Service’s best recruiters. It was the capstone of a week that honored recruiters and their loved ones from throughout the U.S. Master Sgt. Alexander James, 350th Recruiting Squadron, was joined by his wife Amanda and representatives of the college on stage in front of more than 100 people including honorees and invited guests inside the Gruene Events Center at New Braunfels, Texas, March 10, 2022. The scholarship was presented by the college in recognition of the invaluable work of Air Force and Space Force recruiters as well as their families during the 43rd annual Operation Blue Suit celebration March 8-10, 2022. “This sends a powerful message to the rest of the recruiting force,” said Maj. Gen. Ed Thomas, AFRS commander, during his welcoming remarks at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 8. “We value skill and execution and dedication. We don’t just value the service member, we value that family and the special loved ones that come along and support us.” James was one of 18 recruiters who competed and were selected as Fiscal Year 2021’s Operation Blue Suit winners. The Blue Suit winners were chosen by their units based on accomplishments in support of the Total Force recruitment mission. The CSU full scholarship covers one degree program and can be applied directly to James’ tuition for up to 60 hours or 36 consecutive months in the degree program. CSU allows its scholarship to be transferred to James’ spouse. The 367th RCS is part of the 350th Recruiting Group.