The Air Force is shooting a new recruiting commercial, and it’s theme is “Do something amazing.” An advertising agency crew was at Charleston AFB, S.C., earlier this week to film airmen in action—a C-17 aircrew and aerial port specialists. The ads are meant to target 16 to 24 year olds and will air on TV and via the Web. Next film stop is Hurlburt Field, Fla.
Every year, Congress and the military debate which combat assets should head to the boneyard and which have more life left in them. Lawmakers often opt to keep Air Force systems that bring jobs to their districts, which complicates matters as the service looks to modernize and ditch certain platforms.…