Brittany Vinciguerra

Brittany Vinciguerra | Presiding Officer McCaffrey's Honoree | Branch of Service: Air Force

EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE | 11 DEC 2015- PRESENT | Rank: E5 SSgt (Staff Sergeant)

Base: 106th Rescue Wing West Hampton Beach, NY 

Ensure only authorized personnel gain access to the installation/restricted area and operates the Final Denial Barrier.

Detect, deter, & defeat unauthorized personnel, activities, and possible breaches of security to the local installation. 

Deployed to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and protected priority level two F-22 aircraft and maintained strict access to $3.1 billion dollars in assets, preserving the combat mission for Operations INHERENT RESOLVE and FREEDOM’S SENTINEL. 

AWARDED

Defender of the Year Award (2018) for continued excellence in executing the mission from the 106th Security Forces Squadron

Mission Support Group Airman of the Year (2019) for exemplary service to the 106th Rescue Wing, the State of New York, the Air National Guard, and the United States Air Force

Outstanding Achievement Award (2020) for commitment to teamwork recognized in Fort Bliss, Texas at Dessert Defender while navigating this very physical demanding course, inspiring the entire squad during shoot, move, and communicate drills.

EDUCATION

PERSUING BACHELOR’S DEGREE/ SPEECH COMMUNICATIONS - St. Josephs College- Maintained a 3.0 GPA in 2021 during COVID-19 with a newborn baby at home. 

ASSOCIATES DEGREE - Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) - Continued degree overseas during military deployment

SKILLS

Perform general force protection duties, including the use of deadly force, to protect personnel and property & resources.

Applies self-aid buddy care and other lifesaving procedures as a first responder to any/all incidents on the installation.