Reserve recruiter enlists two dozen

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  • By Maj. Lisa reaver
  • 477th Fighter Group PA
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska --  Air Force Reserve member Gina Gorski referred 24 people to the Air Force Reserve in December through the online "Get One Now" program that gives reservists a chance to earn prizes for referring potential recruits.

As a reward for her efforts, she had a unique opportunity to meet celebrity artist Ludacris last weekend when he came to Anchorage to perform with the New Boys at the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage.

Get One prizes include everything from MP3 players to GPS navigation systems and laptop computers.

According to Air Force Master Sgt. Stephan Kimbrough, the assistant senior recruiter for the state, Gorski referred more people in one month than anyone since the inception of the referral program more than eight years ago.

"After seeing the recruiting slides at our staff meeting, and realizing how many vacancies we still had to fill in the 477th Fighter Group, I thought I should go out and contribute to the recruiting mission," Gorski said. "I started by going to my son's high school sporting events in uniform, which served as a moving billboard for everyone."

Gorski took a cue from her son who recently joined the military after graduating from high school.

"I realized that not everyone is ready for college right after high school," Gorski said, "and when I talked to them I told them about the great training and benefits they can get while working for the Reserve, right here on base."

Gorski is a reservist in the 477th Fighter Group, and a business owner.

When asked how she found time to run her business, work with the reserves, and still be so successful in recruiting a record-setting number of people, Gorski said, "I recognize the value of maintaining a job or career in local area while also having the opportunity to serve in the military. I just shared my story and am passionate about the opportunity."

More information about the Get One Now program can be found at http://get1now.us.