66 SFS takes best in command honors

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  • By J.C. Corcoran
  • 66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
HANSCOM AFB, Mass. --  The 66th Security Forces Squadron has been selected by Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command as the Best Medium Security Forces Unit within the command and will now go on to compete for the best in Air Force title against similar sized units.

One of the most heavily tasked units to provide support in the Global War on Terror, the 66 SFS was recognized for providing superior performance to meet the global security forces mission and providing first-rate combat support by deploying 43 Security Forces personnel to the Area of Responsibility in 2007.

The accomplishments of SFS personnel included conducting over 120 convoys and patrols with no casualties or loss of property, orchestrating five medical evacuations for over 63 local national personnel and conducting in-depth assessments of three Tikrit Iraqi police stations, identifying over 100 vulnerabilities and instituting corrective actions. Additionally, the squadron's K-9 teams logged 1,000 search hours clearing 5,000 vehicles, helping protect in-place forces from terrorist attacks.

Members of the 66th Security Forces Squadron have served at various locations throughout the AOR, at places like Kirkuk, Al Udeid, and Camp Bucca, and have been recognized for their achievements with the award of three Bronze Stars and seven Army Commendation Medals, as well as numerous individual and staff support awards throughout 2007.

"This award is recognition of all the major contributions made by every member of Hanscom's Security Forces teams that have served and continue to serve here at home and in the AOR," said Maj. Tammy Mayer, 66 SFS, commander. "I'm extremely proud of each and every one of them for the work they do and proud of their families for providing the continued support that is important as they continue to serve our great country," she said.

Commenting on the 66 SFS achievements, Col. Tom Schluckebier, 66th Air Base Wing commander said, "Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to see our folks properly recognized for the hard work and dedication they display every day. Our folks are among the most dedicated and hard working within the command and through them, we have established Hanscom as a leader within AFMC."