SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.–A branch of Ent Credit Union here has been named the winner of the 2016 U.S Air Force Distinguished Credit Union Service Award in the “greater than $1 billion in assets” category.
Schriever was nominated for the award by Col. DeAnna Burt, former 50th Space Wing commander, and received the award at the Defense Credit Union Council’s annual conference in San Diego.
Each year, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force recognizes an on-base financial institution in two asset categories, less than and greater than $1 billion in assets, that provided exceptional service to the military community during the prior calendar year.
The award recognizes what each credit union does on base, goes to the wing commander for approval, then goes to financial management at major command and finally to the executive Air Force level.
In the award letter from Marilyn M. Thomas, acting assistant secretary of the Air Force, wrote: “Having experienced sequestration, your management directed lending and technology personnel to create a flexible solution for various emergency situations. When the base recently experienced budget cuts and personnel reductions, Ent provided information tables at every event from base picnics to sports days to the Transition Assistance Program, ensuring opportunities to answer questions and provide assistance regardless of the venue. For these reasons and others, we thank you for the service and support you are providing all Airmen in the Schriever Air Force Base community.”
Victoria Selfridge, Ent Credit Union vice president of corporate communications, said Ent was appreciative of the nomination, and echoed the sentiments of Matt Gendron, executive vice president of operations.
“Ent is humbled, honored and proud of the partnership with the 50th Space Wing,” she said. “We’re also proud of the service and support we’ve been able to give Schriever Air Force Base.”