Recruiting Rewards Reservists Published Feb. 3, 2009 By Senior Airman Carrie Peasinger 433rd Airlift Wing February 3, 2009 -- There are numerous career fields to choose from when deciding to enlist as a member of the Air Force Reserve. However, no matter which job is chosen, every career begins by talking to an Air Force Reserve recruiter. An Air Force Reserve recruiter is one of the first people every recruit or member must encounter before they make their new career choice. As a recruiter, their job is to represent the Air Force to the community and recruit future members. There are openings in the Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service. Master Sgt. Rudy Cantu, the assistant senior recruiter with the 433rd Recruiting Squadron, said that a new program, called Recruit the Recruiter, allows members in other career fields to cross-train into recruiting. "Basically we're looking for the sharpest Airman and Non-commissioned officers who want to challenge themselves in a new career with unlimited opportunities and self fulfillment," said Cantu. Every service member has a different experience and a different story to share. Sharing that story with a recruit serves as one of the most effective forms of advertising about the Reserve and the opportunities available. Becoming a recruiter is a challenging and very rewarding career field. "We are looking for people who want to step up," said Technical Sgt. Martin Garrett, a 433rd RS in-service recruiter who works with recruiting active-duty members separating from the Air Force. It is his main job to inform them about the opportunities available in the Reserve. Reservists don't have to change career fields to share their experiences and introduce the Reserve to a future Airman. There is another program called Get One Now for those who want to keep their current Reserve job and still earn recognition for inspiring people to join the Reserve. "This is a wonderful opportunity to reward those unit members who refer applicants to the Air Force Reserve," said Sergeant Cantu. The Get One Now program allows members to win prizes such as televisions, digital cameras, personal computers and video games systems while helping to maintain manning levels for the Air Force Reserve mission. Any member can help keep the Air Force Reserve strong by submitting referrals to the Get One Now program, said Sergeant Garrett. For every recruit referred Airmen ascend to higher levels and the prizes values increase. "It's an easy program that allows you to simply register on-line or through a local recruiter," said Sergeant Garrett. "From there, you can track your referrals and see the prizes you qualify for." Sergeants Cantu and Garrett said they love the programs, and point out that whether you want to experience a change in careers or help by talking about the advantages to friends and family, the people you care about will benefit and so will you. For more information on the Recruit the Recruiter program visit your local Air Force Reserve recruiter, visit the 433rd RS office located at the 433rd Airlift Wing or visit the website at www.afreserve.com. Get One Now program details can be found online at get1now.us, or by calling 1-877-786-2372.