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Oct. 12, 2023
“Ask an MTI” informs recruiters, helps bridge the gap for recruits heading to BMT

For recruits heading to Basic Military Training here, connecting with a Military Training Instructor online prior to their departure is proving to help ease the transition from civilian to Airman. “Ask an MTI” is a BMT-led program managed by Tech. Sgt. Sarah Bento, MTI and the 737th Training Group
Nov. 8, 2022
SECAF Kendall takes closer look at JBSA missions

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Joint Base San Antonio to meet with leaders across Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Personnel Center, Air Force Installation Management Support Center and Sixteenth Air Force across the Nov. 4-5, 2022.
Nov. 10, 2021
Beginning Nov. 11, ‘After Basic' social show offers live reaction, analysis to BMT docuseries

'After Basic,' a live social media 'after' show focused on reflecting on and discussing the Air Force Recruiting Service’s new docuseries ‘Basic,’ is set to debut on the Air Education and Training Command Facebook page Nov. 11 at 7:45 p.m. central time. The show will feature guests from the
July 17, 2020
Air Force Recruiter running to educate others

An Air Force recruiter has devised an innovative way to educate his fellow recruiters about recruiting squadron locations around the world.
April 16, 2020
AFRS's virtual recruiting and agile shipping on "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast

The Air Force Recruiting Service's response to COVID-19 includes virtual recruiting efforts and agile shipping, which is the focus of Air Education and Training Command's latest “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast, released Apr. 16, 2020.
April 14, 2020
Air Force Salutes campaign to honor those working the front lines

The Air Force is promoting a campaign to recognize those on the front lines battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Air Force Salutes is a way Airmen can honor someone in their community who doesn’t wear the Air Force uniform but still embodies the Air Force core value of service before self.
Feb. 21, 2020
Special Warfare Operator Enlistment program highlighted on "The Air Force Starts Here" pod

The Special Warfare Operator Enlistment program aimed affording recruits the time and opportunity to find the path of their greatest calling is spotlighted in Air Education and Training Command's latest “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast, released Feb. 20, 2020, talking in-depth about the
Feb. 20, 2020
Air Force changes path of entry for enlisted special warfare operators

To better afford enlisted recruits the time and opportunity to find the path of their greatest calling, the Air Force has created a single path of entry into the special warfare recruiting and initial training pipeline called the Special Warfare Operator Enlistment Vectoring program.
Feb. 18, 2020
AETC commander swears in newest Air Force enlistees at Daytona 500

In front of a crowd estimated at around 100,000 looking on, Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, swore in 30 of the Air Force’s newest Total Force enlistees prior to the start of the Daytona 500 Feb. 16, 2020.