AFA Responds to Unwarranted Criticism of Air Force Recruiting Efforts

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AFA Responds to Unwarranted Criticism of Air Force Recruiting Efforts

Arlington, VA – The Air Force Association today responded to unwarranted criticisms of the Air Force’s recruiting campaign Above All.

AFA today released a letter to the editor of the Los Angeles Times by Mike Dunn, President/CEO of AFA, responding directly to an unnamed Defense official’s criticisms in a March 30, 2008 article entitled Are Air Force Ads Recruiting, or Lobbying?

In that article, an official was quoted saying the Air Force campaign’s signature phrase “evoked the phrase ‘uber alles’ from the national anthem used by Nazi Germany.” Dunn responded to this irresponsible statement, calling it a ridiculous and offensive charge.

“This official’s attitude runs counter to this Joint Force concept, and goes well beyond the friendly rivalry and competitiveness that is a tradition among the services,” Dunn said.

“There are 600,000+ Airmen who put their lives on the line for the country,” Dunn continued. “Their commitment does not deserve to be demeaned. This Defense official would do well to take a lesson from their example of professionalism.”

For the entire AFA response, read here.

For The LA Times editorial read here.

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The AFA is a 501(C)(3), nonprofit organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. AFA has more than 230 chapters nationally and internationally representing more than 130,000 members. Visit AFA on the internet at http://www.afa.org.

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AFA is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association. Our mission is to promote a dominant United States Air Force and a strong national defense, and to honor Airmen and our Air Force Heritage. To accomplish this, we: EDUCATE the public on the critical need for unmatched aerospace power and a technically superior workforce to ensure U.S. national security. ADVOCATE for aerospace power and STEM education. SUPPORT the total Air Force family, and promote aerospace education.