{"id":302099,"date":"2025-07-29T20:25:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T20:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/302099\/"},"modified":"2025-07-29T20:25:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T20:25:12","slug":"amc-reaffirms-its-commitment-to-antiterrorism-awareness-article","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/302099\/","title":{"rendered":"AMC reaffirms its commitment to antiterrorism awareness | Article"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2025\/07\/29\/66c0bccb\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"AMC reaffirms its commitment to antiterrorism awareness\" data-full-desc=\"Army Materiel Command\u2019s security experts work to keep employees informed, reminding the workforce that if they see something, they should say something. (U.S. Army photo by Mike Lee)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1753820712_984_size0-full.jpg\"\/><br \/>\n              <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                Army Materiel Command\u2019s security experts work to keep employees informed, reminding the workforce that if they see something, they should say something. (U.S. Army photo by Mike Lee)<br \/>\n                 (Photo Credit: Joseph M. Lee)<\/p>\n<p>              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2025\/07\/29\/66c0bccb\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Redstone Arsenal, Ala. \u2013 As August approaches, Army Materiel Command\u2019s security experts are reminding the workforce that if they see something, they should say something.<\/p>\n<p>August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month, a critical period dedicated to bolstering security and readiness.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is an annual activity that is done to remind the community the importance of staying vigilant and keeping themselves and their families safe,\u201d said Ashley Stolze, AMC provost marshal and chief of the protection division. \u201cIt does make a difference. I think it\u2019s important because people get complacent and this is a way to interact with the community and organizational members to remind them how they can stay safe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The month serves as a vital reminder of the ongoing threats we face and the importance of proactive measures to protect our personnel, assets and missions. It serves as a dedicated time to raise awareness of terrorist threats, reinforce protective measures and promote vigilance among military and civilian personnel, according to Jeffrey Varner, AMC protection branch chief.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a proactive campaign to educate communities about identifying suspicious activities, understanding threat levels and knowing how to respond effectively,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>According to Varner, the threats we face \u2013 both foreign and domestic \u2013 are \u201cpersistent and evolving.\u201d He said recognizing Antiterrorism Month helps us to encourage shared responsibility for safety, prevent attacks through early detection and reporting suspicious behavior, reinforce training and preparedness, and protect Army readiness.<\/p>\n<p>Varner said there are several ways the workforce can contribute, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completing required Antiterrorism Level 1 training annually to stay informed on current threats and procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Practicing situational awareness. Paying attention to your surroundings and report anything unusual \u2013 from unattended packages to unauthorized access attempts.<\/li>\n<li>Utilizing reporting tools to share concerns anonymously and securely.<\/li>\n<li>Engaging in community efforts by participating in drills, attending briefings and supporting awareness campaigns.<\/li>\n<li>Staying updated on threat levels and advisories through official channels like the Counterintelligence and Security Force Education and the Department of Homeland Security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>AMC\u2019s dedication to antiterrorism isn\u2019t just a matter of compliance; it\u2019s a deeply ingrained cultural commitment. This commitment has even earned the security team national recognition, with AMC receiving three consecutive awards for its innovative programs and collaborative safety culture \u2013 a testament to the leadership of Stolze and her team.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBottom line, every employee\u2019s vigilance makes a difference,\u201d Varner said. \u201cMore importantly, understanding the background and history of these threats is a very powerful motivator to enhance the importance of always being ready.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Army Materiel Command\u2019s security experts work to keep employees informed, reminding the workforce that if they see something,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":302100,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5311],"tags":[49,978,659],"class_list":{"0":"post-302099","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-united-states","8":"tag-united-states","9":"tag-us","10":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114938401506146729","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/302099","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=302099"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/302099\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/302100"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=302099"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=302099"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=302099"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}