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380AEW Article

380th Command Post Airman receives Air Force-level award

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  • By Senior Airman Ross M. Tweten
  • 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs Office
SOUTHWEST ASIA --  An Airman with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Command Post recently received the Air Force Level Command Post Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for 2007. 

Technical Sgt. Chante Capers, stationed here from Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., showed superlative amounts of dedication and professionalism during 2007. 

"We're very excited to have Sergeant Capers as a member of our team," said Brig. Gen. Lawrence Wells, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Commander. "She's a superb warrior." 

She proved critical in completely revamping a training program into rigorous training more suited to a globally postured wing. She also provided essential mentorship to a young, inexperienced crew of controllers allowing amazing accomplishments normally seen by more experienced units. Sergeant Capers completed her Bachelors Degree in Business Management and enrolled in an MBA program. In addition to furthering her education, she also found time to assist with the Base Tax Center and is a Sexual Assault Victim Advocate. 

According to Lt. Col. Marc Peterson, Peterson Air Force Base Installation Control Center Director, her achievements over the year attest to her dedication to the Air Force, the mission, and her controllers. 

"These attributes reflect extremely well on her NCO professionalism and dedication to the wing mission and to the 'Knight Ops' operations. It's the professionalism of people like Sergeant Capers that allows us to remain 'America's Space Superiority' wing." 

According to Sergeant Capers, being recognized as the top noncommissioned officer in the Command and Control career field is very overwhelming, but gratifying at the same time. 

"I'm grateful and humbled for being acknowledge at such a high level, and for being recognized as one of the best-of-the best at what I do," she said. "I love my career field and everything it represents. This award is very special to me and the people who helped me achieve such a prominent milestone in my career."