Security Forces NCO earns AFSPC honors

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  • By Airman 1st Class Emerald Ralston
  • 341st Space Wing Public Affairs Office
MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. --  Tech. Sgt. Lisa Bradley, recently promoted to the 341st Security Support Squadron unit education and training manager, has been selected as Air Force Space Command's Security Forces Support Staff NCO of the Year. 

Sergeant Bradley earned this award while working as the 341st Missile Security Forces Squadron's education and training manager for her dedication to training, managing and motivating her coworkers and Airmen. 

Some of Sergeant Bradley's duties include reviewing on-the-job training, computer-based training and tracking personnel who are enrolled in career development courses. She also sorts and forwards electronic graduate assessment surveys and report cards to the supervisors or Airmen who have recently graduated tech school, along with briefing at the First Term Airmen's Center from time to time to explain steps to take toward getting an upgrade. 

"One of the most important parts of my job is tracking CDCs," Sergeant Bradley said. "Part of this process is ensuring the supervisors are involved in their troops' studies. Then we administer a pre-test followed by the end-of-course test." 

Sergeant Bradley can boast a 100 percent pass rate of the 168 troops she has tested - with an average score of 87 percent. Those numbers made her CDC program the best in the 341st Space Wing. 

Making sure those under her scope are prepared for furthering their careers and training, Sergeant Bradley has also ensured 44 first-time supervisors attended a Train the Trainer course and made sure 77 Airmen successfully upgraded to new AFSCs. 

"Sergeant Bradley got this award because every program she ran was absolutely outstanding," said Senior Master Sgt. Paul Tranetzke, 341st Missile Security Forces Squadron training and resources superintendent. "She set the example on everything, exceeded Air Force standards and did it all while being the squadron and group unit education and training manager. This required long hours and lots of mentorship to young supervisors. She showed a consistent record of excellence in all she did." 

While ensuring her daily tasks are complete and done well, Sergeant Bradley keeps up with several additional duties such as being her unit's Government Purchase Card approving official, physical training leader, urinalysis monitor and Big Missiles Booster Club treasurer. 

Sergeant Bradley manages more than $1,000 in funds for the booster club and volunteers for fundraisers and events in the local community. She has also attained her Community College of the Air Force Associates degree in Criminal Justice and is working toward a bachelors degree in Business Management. 

Even with all her accomplishments and assistance to the success of others, Sergeant Bradley maintains a humble attitude and appreciates the hard work of those around her. 

"I think the biggest contribution to winning this award was making me available for the troops who have unique duty schedules," Sergeant Bradley said. "Without the flight chiefs, supervisors and Airmen coming to see me with questions, completed annual training, OJT record reviews and CDC status, I would have had a difficult time doing my job." 

All her hard work and dedication has not gone unnoticed by those she has worked with. 

"I feel honored that others within my unit saw my potential, challenged me and were proud to submit me as a representation of them," Sergeant Bradley said. "I'm blessed to have their support and thankful for the advice I've received from those appointed over me." 

"It is great to see Airmen recognized for the extra effort they put in," Sergeant Tranetzke said. "Sometimes we get so busy at work and forget to take care of our troops. We need to remember that being recognized for their efforts motivates our Airmen to continue to do great things and make our Air Force the best in the world."