66 SFS members capture AFMC, AF-level 'top cop' honors Published March 18, 2015 By Mark Wyatt 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Two 66th Security Forces Squadron police officers were recently notified as command- and Air Force-level award winners for fiscal year 2014. Officer Jason M. Callahan, 66 SFS desk sergeant, was awarded the Outstanding Security Forces Flight-Level Civilian Award in the Non-Supervisory category for Air Force Materiel Command, as well as at the Air Force level. Officer Jose E. Pagan, 66 SFS assistant flight chief, AFMC-level award in the Supervisory category. Jason M. Callahan Among Callahan's many achievements, the squadron's commander lauded him as the squadron's most proactive civilian officer. "Officer Callahan captured a sex offender who attempted to gain access to by posing as an ice cream vender," said Lt. Col. Michael J. Morales, 66 SFS commander. "In addition, the suspect was in possession of more than 25 grams of marijuana. Callahan's police instincts resulted in a capture that resulted in a safer community." In addition, while on a separate patrol, Callahan detected a dog unattended in a vehicle on base that also brought about the apprehension of a sex offender. "His initiative to investigate the unattended animal led to the identification, which prevented the unthinkable from happening," the commander said. Morales also noted that during a heavy deployment cycle of security forces Airmen, Callahan effectively stepped in to patrol base roads. "He was instrumental in keeping Hanscom's roads safe by issuing a squadron-high number of traffic citations," he said. Additionally, while assigned to the Vandenberg Gate searching commercial vehicles entering the installation, Callahan prevented numerous drivers from entering for a variety of reasons. "As a subject matter expert at the Vandenberg Gate search pit, Callahan identified nine drivers with outstanding warrants and prevented five weapons from entering the installation," Morales said. "His efforts helped seal back-to-back Air Force Association Verne Award recognition for the Security Forces Squadron for mission-oriented unit accomplishments and achievements." The commander also noted Callahan earned a graduate certificate in Forensic Criminology and is nearing completion of his master's degree. Morales also highlighted that Callahan is active in the community, participating in several veteran-based organizations. Callahan additionally was named the 66th Air Base Group and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Category 1 Civilian of the Year. Jose E. Pagan Among Pagan's myriad accomplishments, the AFMC award winner was recognized for his response to an aircraft crash May 31 at the end of the Massachusetts Port Authority runway, which left all seven passengers on board dead. "Officer Pagan worked closely with several law enforcement agencies to secure the aircraft crash scene last spring from media and other onlookers," Morales said. "His efforts accelerated recovery of the seven passengers as well as the FAA [Federal Aviation Administration] safety investigation." Additionally, Pagan was an active contributor to Office of Special Investigation agents during a serious criminal investigation on base. "He processed 15 weapons as OSI evidence in the case and was a key contributor in barring the subject from Hanscom," Morales said. "Clearly he was instrumental in keeping Hanscom a safe place to live and work." During an assignment to one of Hanscom's entry control gates, Pagan identified a fake ID from someone attempting to gain entry to the installation. "After investigating further, Pagan identified the individual as an illegal immigrant with an outstanding warrant for his arrest," said Morales. "The officer contacted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement who extradited the individual." Morales also highlighted that Pagan participated in nine drug possession cases on base. "He was responsible for seizing 76 grams of marijuana on base that resulted in the arrest and barring of 10 criminals from Hanscom AFB." Pagan is actively pursuing his bachelor's degree. Additionally, he volunteered for numerous on-base activities such as Hanscom's Heroes' Homecoming parade, Combat Dining In and a Drug Take Back event at the Base Exchange. "Their hard work and dedication to the law enforcement profession make these two officers very deserving of this recognition," said Morales.