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June 30, 2025
Air Force and Space Force exceed annual recruiting goals, demonstrating Americans’ desire to serve

The Department of the Air Force (DAF) 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.
May 16, 2025
AETC accepting rated prep program applications through May 30

Active-duty Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen interested in becoming rated officers can apply for the Fall 2025 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program through May 30.
May 15, 2025
FSU AFROTC cadets receive Silver Valor Awards for Heroism during campus shooting

Two cadets from Florida State University’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 145 have been awarded the prestigious Silver Valor Award for their courageous actions during an active shooter response on campus April 17.
April 10, 2025
Keeping History Alive: Altus A-Team volunteers to keep ‘Doc’ soaring

Nearly every week for more than a decade, Donald Obreiter, 97th Maintenance Squadron director, joins a team of volunteers in maintaining the B-29 Superfortress ‘Doc’ at its hangar in Wichita, Kansas.
Feb. 19, 2025
Cleared for Takeoff: For Gen Z, the Sky’s the Limit When It Comes to Engagement

AETC knows Gen Z would rather swipe right on a career than read a pamphlet about it. Gen Zers from across the command put their heads together to explore new ways to connect with today’s generation.
Dec. 27, 2024
Air Force Accessions Center early wins pave the way for FY25 success

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.
Dec. 23, 2024
Air Force Accessions Center early wins pave the way for FY25 success

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. These
Sept. 17, 2024
Miss America challenges Airmen to tackle Air Force misconceptions during AFA panel

Second Lt. Madison Marsh, crowned Miss America 2024, is on a mission to change the public’s understanding of what it means to serve in the U.S. Air Force. During a panel discussion at the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2024 Air, Space and Cyber Conference on Sept. 17, Marsh issued a challenge to
Sept. 4, 2024
Career Day at Goodfellow AFB

Twenty-three future Airmen were welcomed onto Goodfellow Air Force Base for a special base tour, Aug. 28. The tour offered the aspiring service members a firsthand perspective on the training, daily operations and career opportunities that await them after joining the world’s greatest Air Force.
Sept. 3, 2024
Special Warfare Training Wing hosts recruiter immersion

The Special Warfare Training Wing hosted an immersion for total force recruiters July 22, 2024.