Health Professions recruiter selected for INNERview Published Nov. 17, 2011 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- INNERview is a special spotlight for members of Team Dobbins who don't always get recognized for their accomplishments on base and outside of the gates. If you would like to nominate someone please call Public Affairs at (678) 655-5055 or email the editor at 94AW.PAv3@us.af.mil. Name: Master Sgt. Josh Gray Hometown: Tallapoosa, GA Job title: Health Professions Recruiter Years of service: 14 What does your job entail? Recruitment of Health Professionals to meet Air Force Reserve Command Surgeon General manning requirements. What's is a recent accomplishment in your job? The Air Force Reserve Recruiting Service has made and exceeded its goal for 11 consecutive years now, the best in the Department of Defense. What's most rewarding about being in the Air Force Reserve? The ability to put the uniform on each day to serve my country and community. The camaraderie shared with other members and the satisfaction of completing the mission. What's the most difficult part about being in the Air Force Reserves? Though an AGR, I truly feel that this program is extremely positive for a Reservist. I struggle with finding thoughts that portray the AFR as difficult. There are just too many good things about this program to truly find something to complain about. What do you do for recreation? I spend time with my family. I am definitely a sports fanatic when it comes to football and baseball. I try to get my golf game going when I have the time. Favorite movies? Top Gun and Basic. What were your previous assignments? I was in the Command and Control career field for the first 10 years of my career. I held assignments at Maxwell, Tyndall, Hurlburt Field, and spent 2 years as an ART here at Dobbins. As a Recruiter for the last 4 years, I have been assigned at Charleston and here at Dobbins. What is your most memorable assignment? My 2 years at Charleston AFB, SC. A great place to live and serve. What advice would you give to someone looking to become a Recruiter? On many days, Recruiting is a tough job and takes a lot of devotion to the mission. Your interactions with almost everyone you come in contact with will definitely impact just how successful you are as a Recruiter. Of the 14 years I have served in uniform, the last 4 as a recruiter have been the most challenging and rewarding. Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. I am a HUGE Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets fan... I do mean HUGE!
