AIR FORCE RECRUITING
Lima, Ohio
Your Recruiter
I’m Technical Sergeant Ashley Fuehrer. I am an active duty enlisted Air Force recruiter in Lima, OH. I have been in the Air Force for 16 years. I’ve been stationed in Hawaii (Hickam AFB), Germany (Ramstein AFB), Southern Illinois (Scott AFB), Eastern Massachusetts (Hanscom AFB), and now Northwestern Ohio (Lima). Before becoming a recruiter, my job was an Air Transportation Specialist, where I was responsible for the movement of cargo and passengers around the world.
A little bit about myself before I share why I joined the Air Force. I grew up in the small town of Hamilton, Montana. I met my husband, Joshua, in Hawaii, and we have been married for 15 years. We have a nine-year-old son Hadrian, a dog Cinnamon, and a cat Goose. We love to workout and travel the world.
Why did I join the Air Force?
The summer between my junior and senior years like everyone else, I was researching colleges and trying to decide what I was going to do after graduation. College had always been a goal for me. Still, during my junior year, I started to struggle with school, and I began to explore different options.
So knowing I needed a different path, I decided to see the Air Force Recruiter and get some more information. When I learned that they would provide all the training required, pay for school, offer travel opportunities, help me become independent and create real opportunities for myself, I jumped at the chance and joined the Delayed Entry Program (DEP). Unlike everyone else who was waiting to find out about scholarships, or for acceptance letters, I had nothing to stress over; my future was set. What I didn’t know was just how much I would benefit from the Air Force; not only did I find a career, I met my husband, have made life long friends who are more like family, and traveled to places I only ever dreamed of as a child.
I have loved every bit of my journey, and I’m excited that now I’m here to help YOU get started. Text me directly to set up an appointment. I’m happy to answer any questions you have.
How does the process work?
If you have a simple process it should take 2-3 months before you ship out to basic training in San Antonio, TX. Each recruiter may run their process a little bit differently depending on the area they are assigned to. Here’s how I run it out of the Lima, OH office.
Step 1: Get prequalified. I’ll pre-screen you over the phone to check for any red flags that are disqualifying to enter such as serious medical issues/law violations/drug use/etc. I’ll send you a practice test you can take at home to give you an idea of how you'll score on the ASVAB. If your pre-screen and practice test scores are good to go, I'll schedule your initial appointment.
Step 2: We’ll hold an initial appointment over video chat. I will build you a profile in our system and we will review all necessary paperwork. I will provide you a background check packet that must be completed by your next appointment. We will go over all benefits, answer any questions, ensure you’re ready to join, and are open to current Air Force needs. Air Force needs currently include all mechanical aptitude jobs, electronics aptitude jobs, security forces, and special warfare positions. While we have 140+ career fields available and book a wide variety regularly, we cannot guarantee or create positions based on applicants wants.
Step 3: Once your background check and profile are completed I will submit a scheduling request to Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) for your ASVAB and medical physical. We'll complete your MEPS brief over the phone or Facetime to ensure you are prepared to go to MEPS. The physical is not a PT test. The physical will be checking qualifying factors such as vision, hearing, blood tests, drug tests, etc.
Step 4: MEPS will be taking precautions and will be screening everyone for covid-19 traits or exposure upon arrival. Once scheduled for MEPS you will go to Columbus, OH. You’ll spend the night at a hotel nearby free of charge and do your ASVAB testing and physical the next day. Once the testing and physical is complete you will know what jobs you are qualified to do based on academic and physical results. You will complete the oath of enlistment, swear into the Air Force, and be a new member in the delayed entry program (DEP).
Step 5: The delayed entry program (DEP) is everyone who is qualified and waiting to book a job or has booked a job and is waiting for their ship date. We will complete your DEP briefing and create a list of jobs that you would like to request over the phone. You will never be forced into anything that you are not qualified for or requesting.
Step 6: Once a month our operations center will receive 100+ contracts. At this point they will review every DEP member in Kentucky, Ohio ,West Virginia and Indiana that does not have a job and will align contracts based on applicant's request and Air force needs. Air Force needs currently include all mechanical jobs, electronics jobs, security forces, and special warfare positions. Once you book a job you’ll receive a date to leave for basic training typically within the next 1-3 months.
Want more information?
The official Air Force website. The one stop shop for all types of information on enlisting in the Air Force. This covers everything from benefits to specific jobs. If i'm not in your area you can enter your information and find the nearest recruiter to you. You can also search for guard, reserve, officer, civilian service, recruiters as well. Click the button to visit the Air Force website.
Air Force Recruiting's official YouTube page. They have created so many informative videos describing the enlistment process. Click the button for Air Force Recruiting's official YouTube page.
The AFSC List Building tool. If you have taken your ASVAB and have your line scores (Mechanical, Administrative, General, Electrical) you can plug them in and get an idea of what kinds of jobs you are qualified for. While this is a useful tool please understand requirements are updated regularly and job qualification is also determined by other factors such as physical results, drivers license, citizenship, etc. Click the button and take a look.
We're located at 401 W. North St, Lima, OH 45801
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(419) 549-6000