055 - USAFA Admissions Liaison Officer with Lt Col Brian Zajick

Getting accepted to USAFA is incredibly difficult. In this interview, Lt Col Brian Zajick highlights the hundreds of full-time and thousands of part-time Admissions Liaison Officers (ALO) who help candidates navigate the process, especially those who don't already have a support system. Additionally, Brian provides incredible leadership insights applicable across an Air Force career.

02:21 - Brian shares his AFROTC experience and service as an Air Force officer
17:13 - Gold Bar Recruiter Program
23:07 - What is the ALO program?
29:29 - Evangelism of Air Force officership
32:39 - Total Force recruiting efforts
42:15 - Working with an ALO (see USAFA Admissions: https://www.academyadmissions.com and Leaders Encouraging Airman Development (LEAD): https://www.academyadmissions.com/prepare/enlisted/)
49:43 - What does an ALO look for?
01:01:46 - Nominations for appointment
01:10:20 - Commentary

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