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How To Target a Cover Letter Using a Job Posting

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You know how to write a basic cover letter. To really stand out from the crowd, use details from the job posting to make the recruiter recognize at a glance that you are the right person for the job. When responding to a job posting, always include the job title and announcement number in the subject line of your email ... Read More »

Air Force Career Paths: Special Ops

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The words “Special Forces” or “Special Operation Units” come to mind, the average American usually thinks of the Navy SEALs, Airborne Rangers, Delta Forces and the like. Today’s movie and television industries play a huge role in that. It seems like most military action movies or television programs focus on the most commonly known Special Ops units. Think about how ... Read More »

U.S. Air Force Training Ribbon

Air Force Training Ribbon

The Air Force Training Ribbon is the lowest United States Air Force award. It sits above foriegn military awards but is still a significant milestone in any Airman’s career. Authorized on October 12, 1980 by the Chief of Staff, it is awarded to Airmen that completed Basic Military Training, Basic Cadet Training, AF ROTC, Officer Training School, or through specialized ... Read More »

Being Stationed in South Korea Isn’t That Bad

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Too many times in my career I have heard many people in all ranks tell me how terrible going to Osan AB, Kunsan AB, Camp Casey, and all the other locations is. I was scared for the first 3 years of being in the Air Force to get an assignment to the peninsula. I watched guys get out of the ... Read More »

Veterans Who Played in the NFL

Pat Tillman

Now that the NFL conference championships are over, two of pro football’s most successful teams will battle it out in Indianapolis on February 5th to decide the Super Bowl champion. The event is expected to have a world-wide audience of over 100 million and last year’s game was the most watched telecast in United States history with 111 million viewers. ... Read More »