Lowcountry Forever: US Air Force Recruiting – Dec. 29, 2024

SEGMENT #1: US Air Force
GUEST: MSgt. Everett Hopkins, US Air Force Reserve & TSgt. Jeremiah Hust, US Air Force National Guard
ISSUE: Military Service
Who is a good recruit for the U.S. Military? MSgt Everett Hopkins, US Air Force Reserve and TSgt Jeremiah Hust, US Air Force National Guard provided insight on that question and more. Both individuals shared their history of service in the military and talked of the impact that service had on their lives. Each of the men detailed what the military offers someone in terms of their career, while laying out the details of the benefit provided, with MSgt Everett providing specific benefits for the Air Force Reserve and TSgt Hust detailing specific benefits for the Air Force National Guard. The recruiters explained the requirements for enlisting, the commitment a recruit must agree to, while providing specific advice that included doing research on all branches of the military and finding the fit right for the individual recruit.

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