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The Team isn't super pumped with the news. From the Air Force Times:"The Air Force has loosened its restrictions on body fat for new recruits, one of the latest moves to grow the pool of potential applicants amid the military's recruiting crisis.In the past, men and women's bodies needed to be 20% or 28% fat, respectively, to be eligible for service. Air Force Recruiting Service spokesperson Leslie Brown said Monday that benchmark is now 26% for men and 36% for women."So why did the Air Force make the decision?! And most importantly, how does the team feel about it? Uh, not good. Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFBBZoBcQk8UUN_pO7nDA/joinChapters00:00 Ambush intros and Cheshire Cats01:07 Air Force Misses Recruiting Goals and Loosens BMI Standards21:48 Importance of High Standards and Leadership26:45 Discussion on Exceptions and Cyber Command28:09 Story of Scottie Gearing's Survival28:37 The Importance of Maintaining High Standards29:35 The Negative Consequences of Lowering Standards35:20 The Need for Disciplined and Highly Qualified Candidates40:34Addressing the Issue of Obesity in the MilitaryCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1ReadyAlpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDread River - Promo Code: ONESREADY Eberlestock - Promo Code: OR10Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYTrench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYThe content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the podcast is not liable for any damages resulting from its use. Any mention of products or individuals does not consti...

In honor of Women's History Month, Brig. Gen. Lisa Craig, Air Force Recruiting Service deputy commander, shares her experiences as a woman in uniform for 35 years.

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Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein took over command of Air Force Recruiting Service in June of 2024 in the middle of the service's first recruiting shortfall in decades. Now he speaks to Airman magazine about changes needed to meet future recruiting goals.

Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein took over command of Air Force Recruiting Service in June of 2024 in the middle of the service's first recruiting shortfall in decades. Now he speaks to Airman magazine about changes needed to meet future recruiting goals.

Welcome to episode four of The AirPower Hour.  Joining me this week is the Command Chief of the Air Force Recruiting Service, Chief Master Sergeant Antonio Goldstrom. Chief Goldstrom joined the Air Force from Las Vegas, Nevada in 1993.  Throughout his 29 year career, he has held a multitude of leadership positions in many locations around the world, to include proudly serving as a First Sergeant for over six years. As the Senior Enlisted Leader, Chief Goldstrom executes the Commander's intent and is responsible for advising on all aspects of employment, training, readiness, resilience, and development of recruiters and staff operating from over 1,000 recruiting stations worldwide. In our conversation, Chief gave some sound advice for both new Airman and everyone currently serving.  It was an honor to sit down with Chief and I want to thank him for giving me the opportunity to do this. Enjoy this episode of The AirPower Hour!Learn more at Airforce.com or SpaceForce.com

Enlisted airmen who work in some of the Air Force's most difficult jobs will receive from $900 to $5,400 less annually beginning next month as the service faces financial challenges that affect the ranks. Hundreds of service members will see cuts to their Special Duty Assignment Pay, known as SDAP, in fiscal 2023 -- which starts Oct. 1. Those monthly payments, ranging from $75 to $450, were an extra incentive "to compensate enlisted service members who serve in duties which are extremely difficult," according to budget documents. "The Air Force saw an overall reduction of over $3 million to the FY23 SDAP budget based on fiscal constraints," service spokeswoman Laurel Falls told Military.com. "Due to the reduced funding levels, SDAP rates for 44 functional communities saw reductions." In the fiscal 2023 budget, the Air Force is asking the federal government for 30,845 airmen to receive the more than $90.2 million worth of Special Duty Assignment Pay. It's a lower figure than the last two years, being cut by $1.5 million and around 500 airmen, according to budget documents. For 2022, the Air Force asked for 31,334 airmen to receive $91.7 million; in 2021, the service asked for 30,967 airmen to receive $90.8 million in Special Duty Assignment Pay. The Air Force is facing a $3 million shortfall to the Special Duty Assignment Budget for 2023, according to the service. Air Force Headquarters held a meeting this past November to address the problem prior to crafting the 2023 budget, Falls told Military.com. To avoid the cuts, lawmakers would have to reinstate the Special Duty Assignment Pay difference in the 2023 budget proposal before it's approved by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden. The military's annual budget could be finalized later this year. Dozens of Air Force career fields will be affected by the cut to Special Assignment Duty Pay. One of those is recruiters. Air Force Recruiting Service recruiters are set to lose their $75 in special duty pay each month for fiscal 2023, which would add up to nearly $900 a year in lost wages. Losing the pay could be a blow to recruiters' morale as they face difficult challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, economic inflation and a shifting workforce. Maj. Gen. Ed Thomas, the head of the Air Force Recruiting Service, promised recruiters he would push for the extra pay to be reinstated in the next fiscal year. The general "recognizes the unique challenges Air Force recruiters and their families experience and he is working to have the monthly $75 payment restored in the future," spokesman Randy Martin told Military.com Here's a list of all the Air Force's special duty pay that would be reduced in fiscal 2023, according to budget documents: Recruiters Basic Military Training instructors Human Intelligence debriefers Combat Controllers Pararescue operators Command chief master sergeants First sergeants Defense Attaché Office (DAO) liaisons Nuclear Enterprise airmen Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) agents Air Traffic Control (ATC) supervisors Postal and National Defense Advisory Commission (NDAC) enablers Tactical Air Command and Control Party (TACP) operators Enlisted pilots and weapons directors Parachute instructors and those with test parachute program Flight attendants Mission system specialists Load masters USAF Honor Guards Special Reconnaissance operators Phoenix Raven Security Forces defenders Forward Area Refueling Point enablers Flying crew chiefs Defense couriers Airmen who support various commands Enlisted airmen who work with special government agencies Public affairs airmen assigned to recruiting squadrons Air transportation airmen Airmen assigned to special classified Air Force projects. PJ Roy Benavides: https://www.youtube.com/embed/i3nncd4sxaM Combat Controller John Chapman

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Days after the tragic events where 19 children and 2 teachers were killed in a Texas elementary school shooting, the country remains in mourning for the community of Uvalde. New information reveals the shooter announced his intentions via private Facebook message just 30 minutes prior to entering Robb Elementary School wielding an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle he recently purchased for his 18th birthday. Fox's Eben Brown is in Texas and he joins the Rundown to relay how the community and families in Uvalde are grappling with the loss and pain. Later, Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX) joins the podcast to mourn the members of his district who perished in this attack and share his hopes that Congress can work together on solutions to gun safety.   The U.S. Air Force is struggling to meet its annual recruiting goal. With a limited number of Americans who are eligible interested in joining the military, the Air Force Recruiting Service filmed a cutting-edge commercial which will air before the highly anticipated Top Gun: Maverick film. Air Force Recruiting Service Major General Ed Thomas joins the Rundown to discuss why he hopes the commercial will inspire moviegoers to join the Air Force, what factors are contributing to the recruitment struggle, and misconceptions people may have as they consider joining the military.   Plus, commentary by Fox News contributor Tomi Lahren.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Days after the tragic events where 19 children and 2 teachers were killed in a Texas elementary school shooting, the country remains in mourning for the community of Uvalde. New information reveals the shooter announced his intentions via private Facebook message just 30 minutes prior to entering Robb Elementary School wielding an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle he recently purchased for his 18th birthday. Fox's Eben Brown is in Texas and he joins the Rundown to relay how the community and families in Uvalde are grappling with the loss and pain. Later, Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX) joins the podcast to mourn the members of his district who perished in this attack and share his hopes that Congress can work together on solutions to gun safety.   The U.S. Air Force is struggling to meet its annual recruiting goal. With a limited number of Americans who are eligible interested in joining the military, the Air Force Recruiting Service filmed a cutting-edge commercial which will air before the highly anticipated Top Gun: Maverick film. Air Force Recruiting Service Major General Ed Thomas joins the Rundown to discuss why he hopes the commercial will inspire moviegoers to join the Air Force, what factors are contributing to the recruitment struggle, and misconceptions people may have as they consider joining the military.   Plus, commentary by Fox News contributor Tomi Lahren.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Days after the tragic events where 19 children and 2 teachers were killed in a Texas elementary school shooting, the country remains in mourning for the community of Uvalde. New information reveals the shooter announced his intentions via private Facebook message just 30 minutes prior to entering Robb Elementary School wielding an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle he recently purchased for his 18th birthday. Fox's Eben Brown is in Texas and he joins the Rundown to relay how the community and families in Uvalde are grappling with the loss and pain. Later, Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX) joins the podcast to mourn the members of his district who perished in this attack and share his hopes that Congress can work together on solutions to gun safety.   The U.S. Air Force is struggling to meet its annual recruiting goal. With a limited number of Americans who are eligible interested in joining the military, the Air Force Recruiting Service filmed a cutting-edge commercial which will air before the highly anticipated Top Gun: Maverick film. Air Force Recruiting Service Major General Ed Thomas joins the Rundown to discuss why he hopes the commercial will inspire moviegoers to join the Air Force, what factors are contributing to the recruitment struggle, and misconceptions people may have as they consider joining the military.   Plus, commentary by Fox News contributor Tomi Lahren.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Air Force Recruiting Service says it sees warning lights flashing on its efforts to meet its 2022 goals. The biggest concern is future candidates for the Air and Space Forces. Thanks to COVID, Air Force recruiters say they have to think hard about new ways to reach young people. Federal News Network's Scott Maucione spoke with operations division chief Colonel Jason Scott, and Recruiting Service chief Major General Edward Thomas.

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In this episode, Scott and Frank host Jovan Leach to the lounge. Jovan is an Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader, who has served for 23 years and is currently the Squadron Superintendent at the 59th Medical Diagnostics & Therapeutics Squadron at Wilford Hall Medical Center, JBSA-Lackland. He is a Nutritional Medicine Airman who has also served in developmental special duties which include, Air Force Recruiting Service and Superintendent, Complaint Resolutions for the Office of the Inspector General. Together we covered how we overcome egotistical tendencies in our lives and how we find our purpose. Jovan's Book Recommendations: Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead- Bing West and James N. Mattis: https://amzn.to/3yBi9bW How to Win Friends and Influence People- Dale Carnegie: https://amzn.to/38FTxnT Other resources discussed in this episode: The Way, the Enemy, and the Key: A Boxed Set of The Obstacle is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, & Stillness is the Key- Ryan Holiday https://amzn.to/3DzF4ru Connect with Jovan Leach here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jovan-jo-jo-leach-41588373/ https://www.facebook.com/jovan.leach.92 Check out our show sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Blazing Star BBQ! https://www.blazingstarbbq.com/ Blazing Star BBQ is a veteran owned business owned and operated by Mike Starr, a veteran of more than 20 years of service to our nation. Mike is devoted to “Bringing unique flavors from his world travels to your backyard!” Check out his delicious rubs and sauces. You won't be disappointed!

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, talks with Chief Master Sgt. Michael Pruitt, Air Force Recruiting Service, about recruiting for cyberspace in the Air Force Aug. 17, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U. S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

On this podcast, Maj. Waters, sits down with Maj. Kristen “Tally” Hollrith. In this episode, they discuss her pathway to become an F-16, T-38, and C-17 pilot and the challenges she and her husband overcame while both flying fighters at different locations. The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment. 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators, and is hosted by Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence, and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.

On this podcast, Maj. Waters, of Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1, sits down with Maj. Mason “Flint” Locke. In this episode, they discuss his pathway to become an F-16 Instructor Pilot, his upbringing in rural Texas, his journey through Reserve Officer Training, his combat deployment, and his perspective as an F-16 instructor. The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment. 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators, and is hosted by Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence, and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.

On this podcast, Maj. Waters sits down with Maj. Kate Hewitt. In this episode, they discuss her pathway to become an MC-130J pilot, her experience through the transition from enlisted to Officer Training School, Navigator training, and ultimately her transition from navigator to pilot. The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment. 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators, and is hosted by Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence, and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.

On this podcast, Maj. Waters sits down with Lt. Col. Cathyrine “Lilo” Armandie. In this episode, they discuss her pathway to become an F-15E Weapon System Officer, her combat deployments, and her role leading the Air Force's Diversity and Inclusion effort. The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment. 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators, and is hosted by Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence, and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.

On this podcast, Maj. Waters, sits down with Capt. Ilma Vallee. In this episode they discuss her pathway to become a KC-135 pilot, her immigration from Eastern Europe, overcoming cultural and language barriers, and transition from enlisted to officer. The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment. 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators, and is hosted by Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence, and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.

On this podcast, Maj. Waters, sits down with Lt. Darian Haynes. In this episode they discuss her pathway to become an MQ-9 RPA pilot, growing up as a military brat, the OTS application process and challenges of training. The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment. 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators, and is hosted by Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence, and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.

On this podcast episode, Maj. Waters, sits down with Maj. Jay “Spins” Park, on Oct. 12, 2020. They discuss his pathway to become an F-15E Weapon System Officer, his upbringing as a Korean immigrant and overcoming significant family dynamics to succeed. The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment. 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators, and is hosted by Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence, and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.

On this podcast, Maj. Waters, sits down with Maj. Afton Brown on Nov. 15, 2020. In this episode, they discuss her pathway to become a C-17 and T-1 instructor pilot, and her journey through Air Force aviation and overcoming challenges. The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment. 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators, and is hosted by Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence, and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.

On this podcast, Maj. Waters, sits down with Maj. Kenny Thomas, on Oct. 10, 2020. In this episode, they discuss his pathway to become a C-130 Navigator, the challenges he overcame, and unique opportunities to gain flight experience. The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment. 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators, and is hosted by Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence, and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.

Maj. Gen. Edward W. Thomas Jr., commander of Air Force Recruiting Service discusses the need for, and benefits of, diversity within the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, recruiting during a pandemic and the integration of recruiting across the total force.

On this podcast, Maj. John "Rain" Waters, of Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1, sits down with his unit commander, Lt. Col. Annie "Sunshine" Driscoll, on Oct. 7, 2020. They discuss her pathway to become a helicopter pilot on the HH-60 Pave Hawk, her family dynamics being married to an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot, and her first rescue mission while being deployed in Afghanistan. The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Det. 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators, and is hosted by Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence, and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.

Lt. Col. Heath J. Kerns is the Commander, 330th Recruiting Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. He leads Special Operations Recruiters to scout, develop and guide future Special Warfare Airmen to their combat calling. The 330th Recruiting Squadron is the largest squadron within Air Force Recruiting Service and its mission spans the entire globe. Lieutenant Colonel Kerns grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in June 2004. He is the second Air Force officer to ever graduate the Brazilian Army Jungle Warfare course and holds advanced qualifications as a military freefall parachutist, combat scuba diver, and air traffic controller. Lieutenant Colonel Kerns served two tours as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and deployed extensively throughout Southern Command, Pacific Command, and Africa Command in support of Special Operations.

As the military grows it needs to recruit young, bright people to fill its ranks. The Air Force is hitting its goals so far, but it's changing some of the ways it presents itself to the next generation to make the service an appealing employment option. Federal News Network's Scott Maucione spoke with Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, commander of the Air Force Recruiting Service, about the issues the Air Force faces and how it's planning on overcoming them. Maucione spoke with Leavitt at the recent Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland.