Airman Cooper lauded best in AF Reserve Published April 23, 2010 By Lt. Col. Rich Curry 507th Air Refueling Wing TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Oklahoma -- Senior Airman Bronwyn Cooper, a network integration journeyman, received the Air Force Communications and Information Annual Individual Award for 3/C Airman. Cooper is a resident of Atoka, Oklahoma. Airman Cooper was one of four Airmen from the 35th Combat Communications Squadron receiving top honors in this year's Air Force Reserve Command's 2009 Communications and Information Awards program. Lt. Col. Pete Peterson, 35th CBCS commander, praised the squadron Airmen receiving awards. "They are sharp people. Their recognition stems from their outstanding efforts during our recent Operational Readiness Inspection," he said . Cooper enlisted in the Air Force Reserve in 2006 and, according to Colonel Peterson, has become a "top Airman" in the squadron who "possesses problem solving abilities only previously seen in seasoned NCOs." She is currently enrolled in the CCAF's Electronic Systems Technology program. Cooper was lauded as a main contributor to the unit's "Excellent" ORI rating as well as for her "exuberant attitude, sense of urgency, persistence," Peterson said. Cooper contributed a maximum effort for both Phase I and Phase II pallet buildup and deployed site set-up for three unit Operational Readiness Exercises. She prepped over $1.4 million dollars worth of communications equipment for deployment, completing this 24 hours ahead of schedule. She was praised for her abilities as a Junior Airman when she brilliantly analyzed and corrected failed radio frequency module shortly after cross training. She assisted with RF MOD setup and link up 8 hours faster to enable extension of data/voice services to remote site. She expertly and successfully performed while under direct evaluation of AFSPC IG team member. Her supervisors praise her as an ace technician citing her abilities to troubleshoot and correct systems while producing a minimal impact on service availability. Thinking outside the box, she proved test equipment is not always accurate by identifying problems with a test unit. As one who doesn't hesitate to take charge, Airman Cooper immediately administered first aid when an individual almost completely severed his thumb. Her quick reaction and use of first aid skills resulted in treating the member for shock, minimal blood loss and saving the thumb. She has been awarded the 507th ARW/CC's Coin of Excellence and the 35th CBCS Commander's coin!