VICENZA -- Approximately 120 members from the local national workforce attended the new community awareness program, L.E.A.R.N. (Local National Education Awareness Reporting Network) June 8 here at the Caserma Ederle Post Theater.
Erica Storti (pictured above), liaison and operations assistant for the Vicenza Field Office of 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion, provided the 45-minute training class, which covered the latest force protection concerns for the community.
The main themes for the training highlighted the fight against terrorism, threat indicators, foreign espionage targets and insider threats. Attendees had the opportunity to meet with Special Agents of the Vicenza Field Office and ask about current threats in the local area as well as on the installation.
Storti pointed out that local national employees represent a valuable asset in the Army's mission here in Vicenza.
"Because of their knowledge of the community and language capabilities, it makes sense to brief the community on threats affecting all of us," she said. "The detachment counts on the LN workforce as a key element to identify and report on suspicious activities, and this is the reason why they take pride in bringing our LN workforce together in this new biannual project."
Storti said comments for the new LEARN program have been very positive and the Vicenza Field Office looks forward to providing these community awareness briefings in the future.
The LEARN training will also be available for all Camp Darby local national employees June 27 from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Darby Post Theater.
"Save the date, clear your schedule and come join the Vicenza Field Office as we continue to serve our community," Storti said.
The Vicenza Field Office also meets annual Army requirements for Soldiers, civilians, contractors and family members through the Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) briefings that are given every three months at the post theater.
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