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The 97th AMW wins AETC 2009 Best AT Program

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  • By Senior Airman Cherice Bryant
  • 97 AMW/PA
ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla.-- --  Air Education and Training Command officials announced the 97th Air Mobility Wing Anti-terrorism office is the winner of the best Antiterrorism Program in AETC.

"The strength of a program is determined by the continuity of it and the hard work that goes into perfecting it," said Teena Duffy, 97th AMW Antiterrorism officer.

The AT office was recognized for their strong support of the base crisis action team, and their help with maintaining a comprehensive and robust installation notification and warning system at Altus AFB. Additionally, the office was recognized by the AETC Inspector General's office as a "Professional Performer" during the wing's 2009 Unit Compliance Inspection.

The ATs list of achievements include some innovative ideas such as the creation of an extensive community of practice Web site for the base Anti-terrorism program. This site was the first one created in the AETC, and is a comprehensive site that features one-stop-shopping for AT monitors.

The Altus AT office was also recognized for their training efforts and their awareness management program. They developed an AT contractor's pamphlet, which helped to provide AT guidance for all contractors. They also conducted an AT newcomer awareness briefing for all military and civilian personal, and have taken the initiative to partner with the base public affairs office in order to provide weekly AT tips to all base personnel. The AT office utilized the base's Web site, computer pop-up notices and the commanders access channel.

Other significant contributions the office has provided to the 97th AMW are a highly organized Force Protection Condition Management system. They conduct weekly intelligence briefings at the wing commander meetings where update base leaders on current threats and partner with OSI, Intel, FBI and local PD's to inform them on local threats as well. Their threat assessments have been highly utilized throughout the wing and community.

"We treat the force protection issues and projects seriously," Ms. Duffy said. "We don't feel that our personnel are any less a target or less important than any other location. Also, with the constant change in personnel, it is important to be informed on what your co-workers are involved in and to meet regularly to stay on top of the office responsibilities."