Cannon Reserve recruiter makes fiscal year goals

Janet Taylor-Birkey

Tech. Sgt. James Ring, a three year in-service Air Force recruiter stationed at Cannon, has not only met his yearly goal in recruiting, but has exceeded it. Sergeant Ring will have reached 112 percent of his goal by the end of September, the end of the recruiting year.

All Airmen separating from active-duty must make a stop at Sergeant Ring’s office to talk about their options and what the Air Force Reserve can do for them.

Airmen sometimes find themselves in a position of deciding whether to stay in the Air Force or separate. For those wanting the benefits of the active-duty life, without the day-to-day military operations, they may find the Reserves to be a great option.

“It’s different for everyone. Some people...you can’t change their mind at all,” said Sergeant Ring, adding that others may want tuition assistance, a bonus or a change in jobs. “It may be the thing that tips the scale.”

Though the pay is less than active-duty, reservists are eligible for many of the same benefits as when they separated. Use of all base recreation facilities, tax free on-base shopping privileges and low-cost insurance are just a few of the benefits offered to those in the Reserves, according to http://www.afreserve.com.

Prior-duty reservists usually retain rank from active duty and may be eligible for job training. As with active duty, there are a variety of educational opportunities, along with the monthly paycheck.

To find out more about the Air Force Reserves, call Sergeant James Ring at 784-6057, or e-mail him at [email protected].