Air Force Recruiter News - Google News Updated : Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:38:40 GMT Some turn to military for jobs - ABC12.com Some turn to military for jobs ABC12.com, MI - Nov 14, 2008 According to Air Force recruiter Technical Sgt. Scott Rutledge, young adults looking for those same opportunities come to him. "Money for college," he said. ... Publ.Date : Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:38:09 GMT Horton, Malham praise Smith's career - Log Cabin Democrat Horton, Malham praise Smith's career Log Cabin Democrat, AR - Nov 19, 2008 "I remember when I was an assistant at Air Force, and I was recruiting James King at Conway High, who is now very successful as an officer in the military," ... Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:18:23 GMT Air Force seeks recruiters - Cannon Connections Air Force seeks recruiters Cannon Connections, NM - Nov 13, 2008 To spread the word about recruiting opportunities, members of the Air Force Recruiting Service’s recruiter screening team visit bases around the nation to ... Publ.Date : Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:00:51 GMT Biz Profile: Abilene Computer Service stakes claim on service - Abilene Reporter-News Biz Profile: Abilene Computer Service stakes claim on service Abilene Reporter-News, TX - Nov 19, 2008 He also was a recruiter for three years during his Air Force service, an experience that has helped him with the sales side of his business. ... Publ.Date : Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:32:03 GMT Club Notebook: Back from the Bagram - Lacrosse Magazine Online Lacrosse Magazine Online Club Notebook: Back from the Bagram Lacrosse Magazine Online, MD - Nov 19, 2008 They reaffirmed his decision, but just as he was about to meet with a Marine recruiter again, he bumped into a friend returning from Air Force basic ... Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:54:47 GMT Are you 'in' the Air Force? - Sourdough Sentinel Are you 'in' the Air Force? Sourdough Sentinel, AK - Nov 7, 2008 Take on a larger role in our Air Force by getting out of your comfort zone to give back to the Air Force by becoming a first sergeant, recruiter, ... Publ.Date : Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:03:05 GMT Recruiter Faces Sexual Conduct Charges - Military.com Recruiter Faces Sexual Conduct Charges Military.com - Nov 19, 2008 The disciplined recruiters included 35 from the Army, 18 from the Marine Corps, 18 from the Navy and 12 from the Air Force. Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:40:44 GMT Military Recruiters Seeing More Applicants - KOAT Military Recruiters Seeing More Applicants KOAT - Nov 11, 2008 In the past six months, Air Force Recruiter Sgt. Ernest Castillo said he has barely had time to leave his desk. "It's not a matter of going out and finding ... Publ.Date : Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:19:46 GMT

 Air Force History 

The United States Air Force (USAF) is the  aerospacebranch of the  United States armed forcesand one of the seven  uniformed services. Formerly part of the  United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on  September 18,  1947. The USAF is the largest and most technologically advanced modern air force in the world, with over 9,000 aircraft in service and about 352,000 personnel on  active duty .

Since  World War II, the USAF and its predecessors have taken part in military conflicts throughout the world. The USAF is currently planning a massive Reduction-in-Force (RIF). Because of budget constraints, the USAF will reduce the service's current size by 40,000 full time equivalent positions by 2010. This amounts to roughly 35,000 active duty positions and will be added to the reserves. According to the  National Security Act of 1947which created the Air Force, "In general the United States Air Force shall include  aviationforces both  combatand service not otherwise assigned. You should know that the Air Force is organized, trained, and equipped primarily for prompt and sustained offensive and defensive air operations.

Portable Careers for Military Spouses

"Pack your Career and Let’s Go"

How many times have you relocated? How many jobs have you held in the past 10 years? Do these questions sound familiar? I bet they do. Military spouses face unique challenges when it comes to their professional careers. Many have made the decision to forego the careers of their active duty spouse before their own. However technology is opening doors and creating opportunity for military spouses to establish careers that travel with them.

Portable careers are a growing trend among the military spouse community. Frequent relocations once frowned upon, are now being welcomed with open arms thanks to the wonderful world of technology and the Internet. Military spouses can now utilize their talents, skills, and abilities to launch viable virtual companies at home and/or in cyberspace.

Fast dialup connections and high speed Internet access enable spouses to conduct business online in real time on the web from anywhere in the world, literally. From Alaska to Japan, from New York to Florida spouses are able to sell products and services to clients around the globe.

Why is this new way of working so appealing to military spouses? Great question! Spouses look forward to those three little words every three to four years, “Honey, we’re moving. In times past this meant quitting a job and starting all over, portable careers however allow a spouse to take not only their career/business but also his/her clientele, this benefit alone eliminates the reduction in household income.

Portable careers are especially appealing to spouses who are self disciplined, enjoy working alone and are comfortable using technology. The types of careers a spouse can start include: writing, editing, secretarial support, virtual assistance, translations, transcription, information research and retrieval, photography, interviewer and the list goes on and on. Creativity is key when considering a portable career or virtual business.

Important facts to keep in mind when starting any type of business: be sure to check your local laws (business licensing, zoning, etc.), if you are thinking about starting a business from government quarters be sure to check with your base housing and/or JAG office for authorization.

Remember, the next time your spouse announces those three little words “Honey, we’re moving”, simply pack your career and let’s go. Until the next time, happy virtual officing!

To learn more about the Virtual Business Owners Initiative go to: www.vsscyberoffice.com/vbo  .

Also for work at home opportunities go to: www.exploreworkathome.com

Victoria M. Parham

Victoria Parham is the president and chief technology officer for VSSCyberOffice.com, a forerunner in the virtual support services industry, an advocate of portable careers for trailing spouses and family members. Its web-based Virtual Business Owners Training Program(tm), the first Virtual Careers program for Department of Defense ID Cardholders, is available and accessible at military bases around the world.