AFOSI Detachment 114 named top AFMC unit

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  • By Danielle Gregory
  • Tinker Air Force Base Public Affairs
Air Force Office of Special Investigations Detachment 114 recently received recognition as the top AFOSI detachment supporting Air Force Materiel Command and second in line for the Air Force.

"This unit is one of the world's busiest," said Special Agent in Charge Jack Angelo. "It's a constant challenge for this unit to meet the demands of the caseload we deal with on a weekly basis."

Special Agent Angelo said in addition to handling the Air Force's biggest caseload, it's a challenge to deal with people deploying and making permanent changes of station. But, he said it "makes for a very interesting and exciting job to be a part of."

In 2007, Detachment 114 generated more than 180 investigative products, making it the most effective unit in AFMC and the Air Force.

"For the last five years Tinker AFOSI has led the Air Force in productivity when it comes to counterintelligence, counter terrorism work, criminal investigations and crime investigations," said Agent Angelo.

In March, the organization received a rating of "Excellent" on their Unit Compliance Inspection, an honor earned by less than 15 percent of the more than 220 AFOSI units throughout the Air Force that are inspected. This award was given as a reflection of the detachment's superior team performance and dedication to making Tinker AFB one of the best instillations in the Air Force.

According to Agent Angelo, the main reason for the unit's success is due to each member's sense of responsibility to the mission.

"The past year our unit has handled some very complex and troublesome investigations, but in each matter I am proud to say the men and women of AFOSI refused to quit in their efforts to resolve the matter they were investigating," he said. "Having that mindset and determination shows in each of our cases."

Last year Detachment 114 investigated 44 narcotics cases and 15 sexual assault cases. Their fraud investigations led to the recovery of hundreds of thousands of dollars and had a direct impact on contracts valued at more than $500 million.

In an effort to reduce threats and protect personnel assigned to Tinker AFB, AFOSI works hand-in-hand with local, state and federal counterparts. Detachment 114 took part in several joint operations with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Immigration Customs and Enforcement, the Department of Commerce and the Western District of Oklahoma's United States Attorney's office, focusing on protection of Air Force technology and sensitive activities of base employees.

AFOSI personnel also did their part to support Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom with 25 percent of the unit deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Unit personnel racked up more than 110 missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, which resulted in numerous terrorists being apprehended and brought to trial. Members also seized improvised explosive devices and weapons caches and neutralized enemy forces.

"The commands motto is mission first people always; AFOSI Detachment 114 team really practices that. We care about the mission but we also care about our people. We are members of the Air Force and we care about members of this community," said Agent Angelo.