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Reservist tops recruiting effort 16 months after joining

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --  A reservist from Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., recruited eight people into the Air Force Reserve and earned its Get One Award for his efforts.

Staff Sgt. James J. Fitzell Jr. of the 42nd Aerial Port Squadron also helped Westover’s 439th Airlift Wing attain 55 Get One accessions, the highest number in an Air Force Reserve Command wing. Runner-up for the most wing accessions was the 910th AW, Youngtown Air Reserve Station, Ohio.

AFRC’s Get One Program encourages reservists to refer family, friends and coworkers, who may be interested in joining the Air Force Reserve, to local recruiters. Recruiters say the program introduces people to the benefits of the Air Force Reserve and allows them to work alongside others they know while serving their country.

Sergeant Fitzell credited his enthusiasm for the Air Force Reserve as the primary reason for his success. He enlisted in the Air Force Reserve May 1, 2004. Before joining, he was in the Army National Guard and on active duty in the Marine Corps. Sergeant Fitzell said the Air Force Reserve is fully committed to the mission but at the same time 100 percent dedicated to the welfare of its members and is family oriented.

The Air Force Reserve accessed 9,942 new Airmen in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30. Air Force Reserve recruiters said the Get One program contributed greatly to that success. (AFRC News Service)