Veteran recruiter seeks to help others

Published May 26, 2010
By Ms. Tamara Cario
911th Recruiting Office

PITTSBURGH IAP ARS -- Master Sgt. Allen Miller could be considered a veteran of recruiting, having recruited 11 of his 18 years in the Air Force. Sergeant Miller enjoys recruiting for the Air Force Reserve.
"The Reserve offers some great flexibility. You can choose your location and your job. You can also serve your country while having the time to pursue your education, both in the military and as a civilian," he said.
Starting out in Services, which back then, was called Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Sergeant Miller's positive experiences with the Air Force brought him to the recruiting world.

"I love the Air Force," he said. "There are so many opportunities the Air Force Reserve has to offer, I want to share them with others."
He feels it is a reward in itself to help someone change their lives for the better by joining the military.
"It makes me appreciate my job when a mother tells me she's glad her son joined the Air Force because he has learned responsibilities and gained confidence," Sergeant Miller said.

Coming to the 911th Airlift Wing from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Sergeant Miller chose Pittsburgh because his family is from Pennsylvania.
"The 911th is like a close knit family," he said. "This is a great place to work."