Hunt named best in AETC

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  • By Master Sgt. Randy Mallard
  • 17th Training Wing Public Affairs
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  Once again, Team Goodfellow has garnered a top Air Education and Training Command award.

Randy Hunt, chief of the Force Protection Office, was selected as the Best Antiterrorism Program Manager. What are some of the things one does to be recognized as the best in AETC?

It is his primary responsibility to ensure the base is prepared for any possible terrorist attack or force protection issue. He engineered the move of the Force Protection Office from the 17th Security Forces Squadron to the wing staff, thereby increasing the commander's awareness of antiterrorism issues. The move also enabled increased funding of priority force protection initiatives.

His leadership aided in the base utilizing more than $700,000 to create a new vehicle inspection area. Additional funding was provided for barriers at the North gate as well as a new system to do background checks. Mr. Hunt's drive for force protection aided in a perimeter fence project being established as the number one antiterrorism/force protection program for the current fiscal year.

Working hard on funding to improve the protection of the base is not the only thing that Mr. Hunt excels at. He improved on the training the personnel of Goodfellow received. He personally provided training to deploying Airmen, ensuring 140 individuals were prepared for their mission.

Mr. Hunt also played a key role in developing the base Global War on Terrorism training area by providing realistic scenarios. In addition, he saved the Air Force approximately $220,000 by conducting Air Force-wide barrier training with 20 bases, over half receiving the training via video teleconferencing.

Mr. Hunts' ability has also received praise from inspection teams. During a Joint Staff Integrated Vulnerability Assessment he was commended for several force protection programs and initiatives.

His Eagle Eyes program was considered excellent, especially as the local Air Force Office of Special Investigations had great rapport with community. In addition, the Enhanced Telephone Alerting System, which improved emergency notification for seven thousand personnel, and the exceptionally well rounded wing exercise program were singled out by the inspection team.

The AETC Inspector general team also lauded Mr. Hunt for his aggressive management of the wing's Antiterrorism/Force Protection program.

The accomplishments mentioned are just the tip of the iceberg of some of the things that Mr. Hunt has done in the past year to keep Team Goodfellow safe. It provides a picture of the caliber individual he is and why he has been selected as the Best Antiterrorism Program Manager in Air Education and Training Command.