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2024:

09/17/2024 – 9^th Security Forces First Woman on Beale’s Tactical Response Team
09/05/2024 – 31^st Security Forces Military Working Dog Water Training
09/03/2024 – 412^th Security Forces Introduce Speed Carts at Edwards AFB
08/12/2024 – 101st Security Member Rejuvenates Base Raven Program
07/23/2024 – Cop Corner – Speeding on Arnold Air Force Base
07/08/2024 – 412^th Security Forces Compete in Advanced Combat Skills Test
06/25/2024 – 75^th Security Forces Defenders Presented Purple Heart
06/18/2024 – Pacific Air Forces Security Forces Defenders Advanced Combat Skills Assessment
06/06/2024 – 97^th Security Forces Defender Legacy of Service
06/05/2024 – 31^st Security Forces Military Working Dog Training
06/03/2024 – PACAF Security Forces Defenders Participate Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition
05/23/2024 – 22^nd Security Forces Commemorate National Police Week
05/23/2024 – 148^th Security Forces hosted “Best Warrior Competition”
05/21/2024 – 30^th Security Forces and Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Integrated Training
05/20/2024 – 412^th Security Forces Modernize Military Working Dog Facility
05/16/2024 – 88^th Security Forces MWD Handlers Participate in Guardian Response 24
05/16/2024 – 31^st Security Forces Shoot, Move, Communicate Training
05/14/2024 – 509^th Security Forces Military Working Dog Retires
05/14/2024 – U.S. Air Force Academy, Wing Honor 1^st LT. Joseph D. Helton’s Sacrifice
05/14/2024 – 28^th Security Forces hosts Police Week ruck march
04/17/2024 – 96^th Security Forces began 100% ID checks
04/16/2024 – 496^th Security Forces training with Spanish forces
04/04/2024 – 31^st Security Forces Defend with Honor
04/02/2024 – 97^th Security Forces Participate in Mission-Readiness Exercise
03/29/2024 – 28^th Security Forces participate in DWI and FST training
03/12/2024 – 9^th Security Forces New Military Working Dog Azur
03/08/2024 – First 22^nd Security Forces female Phoenix Raven
03/07/2024 – 412^th Security Forces Participate in Active Shooter Exercise
03/02/2024 – 419^th Security Forces Night Optical Device Proficiency
02/13/2024 – 435^th Security Forces Airborne Operations
02/12/2024 – U.S. Navy SEALs Train with Air Force 9^th Security Forces Defenders
02/06/2024 – 75^th Security Forces Military Working Dog Retires
01/30/2024 – 118^th Security Forces Firearms Qualification
01/26/2024 – 87^th Security Forces receive Jiu-Jitsu training
01/26/2024 – 460^th Security Forces Defenders Participate in Weapons and Tactics Conference
01/09/2024 – 5^th Security Forces Participated in Exercise Prairie – Bayou Vigilance

2023:

10/13/2023 – 56^th Security Forces train with new rifle optic
07/25/2023 – 18^th Security Forces Active Shooter Exercise
07/14/2023 – Future Defenders practice tactical skills at JBSA-Camp Bullis
07/11/2023 – 113^th Security Forces Airman supports federal justice system with U.S. Marshals Service
06/21/2023 – 132^nd Security Forces conduct training at Volk Field
06/21/2023 – 148^th Security Forces Defender graduates from Air Force Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course
05/13/2023 – Defenders Memorialized During Police Week
04/20/2023 – 20^th Security Forces innovates with effects-based posting
04/12/2023 – 157^th SFS from JBSA Lackland Basics Training to Pease Air National Guard Base
04/05/2023 – 127^th Security Forces Defender Earns Army Air Assault Badge
03/21/2023 – 647^th Security Forces participate in Joint Base Readiness Exercise
03/01/2023 – 139^th Security Forces Defender named best in AF Security Forces Awards
02/06/2023 – 144^th Security Forces train for contested environments

2022:

11/22/2022 – 100^th Security Forces Partners
11/17/2022 – 157^th Security Forces Airman earns a shot at Ranger School
05/25/2022 – 100^th Security Forces National Police Week 2022
04/12/2022 – 108^th Security Forces Guardsmen train to detain
03/16/2022 – 106^th Security Forces Defenders Installation Breach Exercise
03/11/2022 – Madison Airman receives Bronze Star Medal
02/25/2022 – 100^th Security Forces K-9 Pay Tribute to Military Working Dog Berry
02/18/2022 – 100^th Security Forces Defenders Guard Mount
02/17/2022 – 100^th Security Forces Ensure Base Security
01/29/2022 – 115^th Security Forces Jungle and Water Survival Training

2021:

12/24/2021 – Defenders Merry Christmas Wishes from the Four Corners of the World
11/25/2021 – Happy Thanksgivings 2021
11/08/2021 – New 111^th Security Forces Commander
10/28/2021 – Fallen Angel: The story of a 303 FS pilot’s Distinguished Flying Cross
09/24/2021 – 103^rd Security Forces Defenders Named 2019 ANG Unit of the Year
09/13/2021 – The 100th Security Forces Forces Armory
08/26/2021 – 720^th Security Forces “Defenders” Integrated Defense Leadership Course
08/24/2021 – 103^rd Security Forces 2021 Connecticut SWAT Challenge
08/08/2021 – 103^rd Security Forces, TSA, and Connecticut State Police Drone Incursion Test
07/30/2021 – 104^th Security Forces Portable Command and Control Capability
07/23/2021 – 104^th Security Forces Security Officer helped injured civilian
07/19/2021 – 87^th Security Forces Defender Raven Awarded National Outstanding Airman of the Year Award
07/12/2021 – U.S. Air Force 419^th CE Airmen Awarded Airman’s Medal for act of Heroism
07/01/2021 – 219^th Security Forces Force-on-Force Training
06/23/2021 – 374^th Security Forces Defender awarded Air Force Combat Action Medal 16 Years after ambush during outside the wire convoy in Iraq
06/03/2021 – 30th Security Forces Appreciation of Honorary Commander
05/31/2021 – Memorial Day 2021
05/31/2021 – 28 lives saved by Luke Air Force Base Airman during Active Shooter incident
05/26/2021 – 509th Security Forces Active Shooter Exercise
05/25/2021 – 422nd and 423rd Security Forces Force-on-Force Exercise
05/21/2021 – 88^th Security Forces Defenders participate in shooting competition
05/20/2021 – A Defender’s Quest to be part of something bigger than himself (569th SFS)
05/20/2021 – Picture This: 403rd Security Forces live-fire training
05/18/2021 – 82nd Security Forces Honor fallen Defenders and Special Agents
05/18/2021 – Picture This: 81st Security Forces Defender OC Spray Training
05/17/2021 – 71st Security Forces 24-hour Memorial Walk
05/17/2021 – 374^th Security Forces National Police Week events
05/14/2021 – 60th Security Forces joint K-9 training
05/14/2021 – 569th US Forces Police National Police Week ceremony
05/13/2021 – 375th Security Forces Supply Logistics
05/13/2021 – 88^th Security Forces ruck march
05/13/2021 – 97^th Security Forces Combat Arms
05/12/2021 – 51st Security Forces Police Week ruck march
05/11/2021 – 51st Security Forces Police Week Military Working Dog demonstration
05/11/2021 – Scholarships from the USAF Police Alumni Association
05/11/2021 – Caption This – “Run, he loves fast food”
05/10/2021 – 433rd Security Forces Defender participate in readiness exercise
05/10/2021 – 822nd Base Defense Squadron Defenders support Agile Flag 21-2
05/10/2021 – 51st Security Forces Police Week Memorial Service
05/07/2021 – Former enlisted Security Forces Defender becomes legal Chief
05/07/2021 – 66th Security Forces Officials reinforce marijuana laws on base
05/05/2021 – CMSAF visits 21st Security Forces Defenders
05/04/2021 – 509th Security Forces Defender found dead near Surfside Beach, Texas
05/03/2021 – 307th Security Forces Defender’s commitment to service before self
04/30/2021 – U.S. Air Force’s Top Cop visit with 820th Base Defense Group Defenders
04/28/2021 – 341st Security Forces Military Working Dog training
04/28/2021 – 50^th Security Forces Defenders Participate in Active Shooter Exercise
04/28/2021 – 111^th Security Forces Defender Meets Military Idol
04/27/2021 – Utah’s new constitutional carry law won’t apply on Hill Air Force Base
04/26/2021 – 8th Security Forces Military Working Dog medevac training
04/26/2021 – 39th Security Forces M-9 training and qualification
04/23/2021 – 88^th Security Forces on Night Shift Operations
04/23/2021 – 4th Security Forces Joint Explosive Detection Canine Training
04/23/2021 – 92nd Security Forces virtual reality Use-of-Force training
04/22/2021 – 375th Security Forces and Local Law Enforcement Panel Discussion
04/20/2021 – 355^th Security Forces Military Working Dog Competition
04/18/2021 – Societal Infrastructure – Without Law Enforcement You Cannot have a Civil Society
04/18/2021 – 36^th Security Forces on Jungle Patrol
04/16/2021 – 432^nd Security Forces virtual violence prevention training
04/16/2021 – 88^th Security Forces “Coffee with a Cop” outreach
04/15/2021 – 99th Security Forces Defenders training
04/15/2021 – 1st Special Operations Security Forces Military Working Dog Handler
04/14/2021 – Sibling Defenders within the 88^th Security Forces Squadron
04/13/2021 – 91st Security Forces Group new onboarding program
04/13/2021 – 71st Security Forces Defenders issued upgraded tactical body armor
04/12/2021 – 332^nd Expeditionary Security Forces Defender’s Creative Outlets
04/09/2021 – 435th Security Forces Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course
04/05/2021 – 47th Security Forces Defender enlisted to serve alongside his wife
04/02/2021 – 822nd Base Defense Squadron Defenders rescue Valdosta State University student
04/01/2021 – 17th Security Forces facilitate Joint Service Shooting in Excellence competition
04/01/2021 – 509th Security Forces Female Defender receive improved body armor
03/30/2021 – 341st Missile Security Operations Squadron Defenders missile field training
03/29/2021 – 325^th Security Forces semi-autonomous robot dogs
03/29/2021 – 445^th Security Forces Defenders and Marine Military Police joint training
03/26/2021 – Childcare Programs Supporting a 354th Security Forces Defender
03/25/2021 – 52nd Security Forces and EOD suspicious package exercise
03/23/2021 – 56th Security Forces and local law enforcement active shooter training
03/23/2021 – Biological Brothers reunite as 17th Security Forces Defenders
03/23/2021 – 8th Security Forces Defenders at Kunsan Air Base
03/22/2021 – Inspired by First Female Defender at Scott Air Force Base
03/22/2021 – 28th Security Forces Defenders receive new female body armor
03/22/2021 – 75th Security Forces Defender accepted to the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School
03/22/2021 – 8th Security Forces routine training
03/21/2021 – Women’s influence on Security Forces and the Air Force (366th SFS)
03/19/2021 – 88^th Security Forces heavy weapons training
03/19/2021 – War Dog Heroes honored during dedication of Vietnam Veterans War Dog Memorial
03/19/2021 – 5th Security Forces training instructor
03/19/2021 – 91st Security Forces Executive Officer
03/19/2021 – Meet Louie, a 55th Security Forces Military Working Dog
03/19/2021 – Elementary student thanks 509th Security Forces Defender
03/19/2021 – 88^th Security Forces Combat-Arms training
03/18/2021 – 86th Security Forces Defender recognized as Airlifter of the Week
03/18/2021 – 75th Security Forces Military Working Dogs training
03/17/2021 – 19th Security Forces Defenders receive female body armor
03/17/2021 – 51st Security Forces Routine Military Working Dog training
03/17/2021 – 100th Security Forces Base Defense Exercise
03/16/2021 – 55th Security Forces Military Working Dogs force multiplier
03/16/2021 – 820th Base Defense Group Defenders combat parachute deployment
03/15/2021 – 97^th Security Forces receive female body armor
03/15/2021 – 9^th Security Forces National K9 Veterans Day
03/12/2021 – 88^th Security Forces K9 Veterans Day Celebration
03/12/2021 – 6th Security Forces Defenders receive new female body armor
03/11/2021 – 66^th SFS Defenders Ruiz & Sartain Memorials returned Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan
03/09/2021 – 374^th Security Forces Combat Arms Training
03/08/2021 – Celebrating 8th Security Forces female Military Working Dog Handlers
03/08/2021 – 377th Security Forces Defenders host active shooter exercise
03/08/2021 – Security Forces seeking to enhance working dog programs across 14 federal agencies
03/03/2021 – 36^th Security Forces performance optimization training
02/22/2021 – 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces on Patrol
02/22/2021 – 88^th Security Forces Active-Shooter exercise
02/18/2021 – 22nd Security Forces Military Working Dog training
02/17/2021 – 673^rd Security Forces immersion tour
02/17/2021 – 460^th Security Forces joint exercise with Aurora Police
02/17/2021 – 377^th Security Forces female defenders receive female body armor
02/12/2021 – 380^th Expeditionary Security Forces receive virtual reality simulator
02/11/2021 – 55th Security Forces Defenders host a visit by multiple law enforcement agencies
02/09/2021 – 341st Missile Security Operations Squadron Operation Frozen Hel convoy response
02/08/2021 – 673^rd Security Forces and Anchorage Police partnership
02/05/2021 – 42nd Security Forces civilian Defender reflects on career
02/05/2021 – 88^th Security Forces Airman named 2020 NCO of the Year
02/04/2021 – Pacific Defender 21-1
02/04/2021 – 42nd Security Forces civilian Defenders serve alongside active-duty Defenders
02/03/2021 – 90th Missile Security Operations Unmanned Aircraft training with Wyoming Highway Patrol
01/28/2021 – 102^nd Security Forces Gate Runner Exercise
01/27/2021 – 96^th Security Forces Active Assailant Exercise
01/26/2021 – 35th Security Forces Military Working Dogs
01/22/2021 – 39th Security Forces receive female body armor
01/22/2021 – 52nd Security Forces Captain recognized as the Air Force Security Forces Command Company Grade Officer for 2020
01/21/2021 – 673^rd Security Forces Defenders new high-tech body cameras
01/21/2021 – 21st Security Forces new Military Working Dog kennel
01/21/2021 – 30th Security Forces Defender selected as Innovation Rodeo finalist
01/20/2021 – 379^th Expeditionary Security Forces counter-small unmanned aerial systems training
01/20/2021 – 341st Missile Security Operations Squadron Operation Frozen Hel Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise
01/19/2021 – 78^th Security Forces New K-9 SUVs
01/06/2021 – 31^st Security Forces Military Working Dog training

2020:

12/29/2020 – 325th Security Forces Mobile Vehicle Access Control Inspection System
12/10/2020 – 9^th Security Forces K9 and EOD Joint Training
11/24/2020 – 736^th Security Forces Hosts Joint Working Dog Knowledge Exchange
10/30/2020 – Joint Base San Antonio Security Forces (502^nd, 802^nd, 902^nd SFS) collaborative training event

10/08/2020 – U.S. Air Force Security Forces next generation of ballistic helmets
06/24/2020 – Air Force awards Female Body Armor contract
06/22/2020 – 19^th Security Forces new Military Working Dog facility
06/16/2020 – Air Force Song changes finalized
06/10/2020 – 19^th Security Forces certifies drug detection military working dog team
06/09/2020 – Senate confirms Brown to be 22^nd Air Force Chief of Staff
06/09/2020 – 341^st Training Squadron Showcase K-9 Handlers Training
06/05/2020 – Help for those struggling with thoughts of suicide
06/04/2020 – 87^th Security Forces drone deterrence
06/02/2020 – 192^nd Security Forces Squadron Virtual Drill
06/01/2020 – Picture This – 133rd Security Forces support local law enforcement in Saint Paul, MN
05/29/2020 – 149^th Security Forces Firearms Qualifications
05/26/2020 – 87^th Security Forces Squadron Commercial Vehicle Inspection
05/21/2020 – Virtual Military Working Dog demonstration for fourth-grade students
05/21/2020 – Picture This – 377th Security Forces Military Working Dog and USAF Secretary Barrett
05/21/2020 – 39^th Security Forces Final Guard Mount remembering fallen Defenders
05/19/2020 – Police Week 2020 Video – Guarded by the Blue Beret
05/16/2020 – 75^th Security Forces ruck march in honor of National Police Week
05/15/2020 – 11^th Security Support Squadron Military Working Dog demo during Police Week
05/15/2020 – Hanscom AFB honors fallen law enforcement officers
05/14/2020 – A 39^th Security Forces Defender’s poem without words
05/14/2020 – 92nd Security Forces Defender completes Ranger course
05/11/2020 – 354^th Security Forces Defender named PACAF NCO of the Year
05/11/2020 – Picture This – 436th Security Forces host Police Week 2020
05/01/2020 – 49^th Security Forces Military Working Dog Bruno retires
05/01/2020 – Hunting and Fishing Allowed on Beale Air Force Base Again
04/30/2020 – 90^th Security Forces Defenders attend Pararescue Emergency Medical Technician course
04/24/2020 – 56^th Security Forces Squadron Virtual Tour (video)
04/23/2020 – Picture This – 673^rd Security Forces M2A1 Machine Gun Qualification
04/20/2020 – 103^rd Security Forces maintain readiness during COVID-19
04/17/2020 – 412^th Security Forces train an Augmentation Force
04/17/2020 – Medal of Honor recipient Bennie Adkins dies of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
04/16/2020 – Picture This – 48^th Security Forces weapons arming with social distancing
04/12/2020 – 460^th Security Forces Squadron practice social distancing
04/11/2020 – 104th Security Forces and 747th Military Police provide security for COVID-19 testing sites and shelters
04/11/2020 – Historic First Aeromedical Evacuation mission using Transport Isolation System
04/08/2020 – 75^th Security Forces Military Working Dog passed away following a battle with cancer
04/08/2020 – Newest combat rescue helicopter Jolly Green II tested in extreme conditions
04/07/2020 – 910^th Security Forces remain combat ready during Coronavirus pandemic
04/06/2020 – U.S. Air Force guidance on use of cloth face covers in response to COVID-19
04/02/2020 – 435^th Security Forces Squadron recognized best small security forces unit
04/01/2020 – Turn quarantine time into quality time
03/31/2020 – 23 U.S. Air Force Organizations will soon transfer to the U.S. Space Force
03/30/2020 – 30^th Security Forces protect Vandenberg AFB amidst COVID-19
03/30/2020 – Air Force Reserve medics and other specialties called up in response to COVID-19
03/30/2020 – Air Force Basic Military Training safety efforts in response to COVID-19
03/28/2020 – 355^th Security Forces receive 300 donated masks from 306^th Rescue Squadron
03/27/2020 – 82^nd Security Forces implement no-touch ID measures at Sheppard AFB
03/26/2020 – 52^nd Security Forces Military Working Dog monthly veterinarian checkups
03/26/2020 – 86^th Security Forces members maintain base security during COVID-19 pandemic
03/25/2020 – Picture This – 436^th SFS helps mitigate the spread of COVID-19
03/25/2020 – Air Force Basic Military Training trainee tested positive for COVID-19
03/21/2020 – Special Tactics Airman involved in fatal swim training incident
03/20/2020 – 175^th LRS National Guard Airmen help cruise passengers get home
03/19/2020 – Picture This – 47^th SFS Military Working Dog handler
03/18/2020 – Picture This – 22^nd Security Forces touch-free ID scanning
03/18/2020 – Picture This – 2^nd SFS barriers rearrangement
03/17/2020 – Picture This – Andersen AFB 36^th SFS caution due to COVID-19
03/16/2020 – 307^th Security Forces innovative firearms training
03/16/2020 – Picture This – 2^nd Security Forces caution due to COVID-19
03/15/2020 – Air Force Update for COVID-19 (15-MAR-2020)
03/15/2020 – U.S. Air Force COID-19 Website
03/13/2020 – USAF 633^rd Security Forces and U.S. Army 3^rd Military Working Dog Detachment K9 Veterans Day
03/13/2020 – 325^th Security Forces Military Working Dog demonstration
03/12/2020 – 27 Security Forces members completed in 2020 USAFE Defender Challenge
03/12/2020 – Kirtland AFB gate entry procedures during COVID-19 (377^th SFS)
03/11/2020 – 673^rd Security Forces Defender struggles became strength
03/10/2020 – The Bond between 75^th Security Forces Defenders and their Military Working Dogs
03/10/2020 – 341^st Missile Security Operations Squadron re-designation
03/08/2020 – 118^th and 164^th Security Forces Squadrons complete cold-weather training
03/07/2020 – Picture This – 110^th SFS Shoot, Move, and Communicate Drill
03/06/2020 – 55^th Security Forces and Federal Air Marshals joint training
03/06/2020 – 55^th Security Forces members awarded Aerial Achievement Medal
03/05/2020 – 11^th Security Forces Group Defender Challenge 2020 tryouts
03/05/2020 – Seven 224^th Air Defense Group members awarded medals
03/05/2020 – Hill Air Force Base Active Shooter exercise
03/04/2020 – 60^th Security Forces Warrior of the Week: SrA Meinert
03/04/2020 – 377^th SFS Military Working Dog retirement
03/03/2020 – A Defender’s 28 Year Higher Education Journey
03/02/2020 – 569^th Security Forces Defender reflects on choosing battles wisely
03/02/2020 – Gen. Charles Q. Brown nominated to be the next Air Force Chief of Staff
02/29/2020 – PA Bridge Dedicated in Honor of Fallen USAF Combat Controller
02/28/2020 – 354^th Security Forces participate in medical evacuation exercise
02/28/2020 – 380^th ESFS Defender earned Doctoral degree in Business Management
02/28/2020 – Airmen to receive Tactical Combat Casualty Care course during BMT
02/28/2020 – Air Force song change approved by USAF Chief of Staff General Goldfein
02/27/2020 – 366^th Security Forces Female Defenders issued female cut plate carriers
02/27/2020 – The Newest Combat Rescue Helicopter named Jolly Green II
02/26/2020 – Picture This – 354^th SFS medical evacuation exercise
02/25/2020 – 374^th Security Forces honor Fallen Defenders with a mural
02/24/2020 – Civilian Air Force Police Officers serve alongside 436^th Security Forces Defenders
02/24/2020 – Operational Camouflage Pattern coming to Kingsley Field
02/24/2020 – Kadena Air Base 18^th SFS Defenders tryout for Defender Challenge
02/24/2020 – MWD Training Director of Operations named Training Support Officer of the Year
02/21/2020 – Wright-Patterson AFB Defenders participate in Active Shooter exercise
02/21/2020 – U.S. Air Force single path of entry into Special Warfare career fields
02/21/2020 – 260^th Air Traffic Control commander awarded Bronze Star
02/20/2020 – 736^th SFS Defenders train with Japanese and Australian forces
02/19/2020 – 4^th Security Forces and Goldsboro Police Emergency Response Team Joint Training
02/18/2020 – 379^th Expeditionary Security Forces deployment at an undisclosed location in USCENTCOM
02/14/2020 – 412^th Security Forces participate in community Active Shooter exercise
02/14/2020 – Wanted: Ideas on Space Force members’ name, ranks
02/14/2020 – Defender Magazine Challenge Coin – February 2020 Challenge Coin
02/13/2020 – 377^th SFS Military Working Dogs and handlers recognized for excellence
02/12/2020 – 100^th Security Forces Military Working Dog demonstration
02/12/2020 – 56^th SFS implementing the Squadron of the Future Initiative
02/12/2020 – 3% pay raise requested for uniform service members
02/11/2020 – 56^th SFS Military Working Dogs
02/11/2020 – Year of the Defender improves Security Forces capabilities
02/10/2020 – A Security Forces Defender PTSD Story
02/07/2020 – 72^nd Security Forces Implement Random Anti-Terrorism Measures at Tinker AFB
02/06/2020 – The Bond between a 45^th Security Forces Military Working Dog and handler
02/06/2020 – Rescue dogs help heal wounded warriors
02/05/2020 – Who Let the 96^th SFS Military Working Dog Out?
02/05/2020 – Air Force Defender Challenge 2020
02/05/2020 – Tuskegee Airman Receives Promotion to Brigadier General
02/04/2020 – 791^st Missile Security Forces Defender awarded silver medal at Military World Games
02/03/2020 – 86^th Security Forces Defender saves a life with CPR
02/03/2020 – Air Education and Training Command 2020 Defender Challenge Team
01/30/2020 – 47^th SFS Military Working Dog retires after 10-years of service
01/31/2020 – Raven applicants’ ability to endure 26-day Raven qualification course
01/30/2020 – 319^th SFS open new state-of-the-art canine facility
01/30/2020 – 459^th SFS NCO wins Air Force Reserve Command level award
01/27/2020 – 55^th SFS Defender Challenge 2020 Tryouts
01/24/2020 – Holloman Air Force Base personal firearms updated policy and procedures
01/24/2020 – 435^th Security Forces and 1^st Combat Communications Squadrons Joint Exercise
01/22/2020 – 51^st SFS Combat Readiness Course
01/22/2020 – Picture This – 7th Security Forces SrA Madeira and MWD Fix
01/21/2020 – The Last Full Measure Movie Trailer
01/21/2020 – Picture This – 7^th SFS Military Working Dog Fix
01/17/2020 – Wounded warriors revisit Ramstein to retrace their aeromedical evacuation paths
01/16/2020 – 97^th SFS Military Working Dog kennel renovations
01/12/2020 – 908^th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms firearms instruction
01/10/2020 – 354^th SFS Defenders Test Prototype Cold Weather Gear
01/07/2020 – Brig. Gen. Collins visits 19^th SFS MWD kennel construction project
01/02/2020 – 319^th SFS Military Working Dog Honored in Memorial Service
01/02/2020 – Air Force studies fatigue and sleep to enhance readiness

2019:

12/23/2019 – Air Force, Navy, and Army test Advanced Battle Management System
12/20/2019 – 8^th SFS Military Working Dog base defense
12/20/2019 – 366^th Security Forces New Parents
12/20/2019 – U.S. Space Forces becomes the 6^th Branch of the U.S. Military
12/20/2019 – Buckley AFB New Firing Range
12/19/2019 – 35^th Security Forces Defenders recognized with Pacific Air Forces top honors
12/18/2019 – 377^th SF Group Participate in Force-on-Force Training
12/18/2019 – 97^th SFS Canines and Carbines
12/17/2019 – Two Pararescue Airmen Receive Silver Star for Gallant Actions in Afghanistan
12/17/2019 – Joint Service Military Working Dog Training
12/11/2019 – Optimizing the Security Forces Squadron of the Future
12/09/2019 – 39^th SFS Defenders Participate in Zero-Notice Exercise
12/09/2019 – Picture This – 86^th SFS Combat Training
12/07/2019 – Picture This – Santa Claus arrives in South Carolina
12/05/2019 – Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card can shop at Military Exchange
12/05/2019 – Silver Medal Awarded to 30^th SFS member at 2019 Military World Games
12/02/2019 – Ranger Assessment Course Tests Students Knowledge, Willpower and Skills
12/02/2019 – 18^th SFS MWD Defenders Participate in NCO Bilateral Exchange Program
11/27/2019 – 2^nd SFS switch to Sig Sauer M18 Pistol
11/26/2019 – 628^th SFS Military Working Dogs Retire
11/26/2019 – Special Tactics Airman Presented Silver Star Medal
11/26/2019 – Picture This – New Rank Pinning on Ceremony
11/25/2019 – Special Tactics Chief Awarded Silver Star Medal
11/25/2019 – 92nd SFS Military Working Dog Participate in Huey Training
11/21/2019 – Dover AFB Conducts Counter UAS Test
11/20/2019 – 460^th SFS Participate in Panther View Exercise
11/20/2019 – Yokota AB 374^th SFS Bilateral Patrol with Fussa Police
11/07/2019 – Picture This – 96^th SFS SRA Miles
11/06/2019 – 192^nd SFS Defenders Return from Afghanistan
11/01/2019 – 92nd SFS Host Embedded Local Media Reporters for a Day
10/29/2019 – 374^th SFS Military Working Dog Topa’s Retirement Ceremony
10/28/2019 – Girls Fly Too – All-Female C-130 H Crew
10/28/2019 – Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal Criteria
10/25/2019 – 355^th SFS Military Working Dog Show
10/22/2019 – Picture This – 2nd SFS During Exercise Global Thunder
10/21/2019 – Picture This – 48^th SFS Flight Line Security
10/17/2019 – Security Forces Train Nigerian Armed Forces
10/17/2019 – 11^th Security Forces Host Vietnam Security Police Association
10/14/2019 – 380^th ESFS Bolster Lethal Training Program
10/10/2019 – Special Tactics Airman Killed in Training Incident
10/07/2019 – New Air Force Uniform Issue Timeline
10/03/2019 – Bringing Wounded Soldiers Home
10/02/2019 – 97^th SFS receive violence prevention awareness training
10/02/2019 – Year of Integrated Base Defense
10/01/2019 – Cutting Edge Anti-Drone Technology
09/25/2019 – Picture This – 30^th SFS Military Working Horse
09/24/2019 – 7th SFS Virtual Reality Training
09/23/2019 – Joint Service Exercise
09/21/2019 – 9th SFS Drone Capabilities
09/19/2019 – DoD New Pain Rating Scale
09/14/2019 – Kentucky ANG 123rd STS Combat Controller Awarded Air Force Cross
09/13/2019 – 549^th Military Working Dog double root canal
09/12/2019 – Military Working Dog Yyoda retires after nine years of service
09/12/2019 – FE Warren AFB Crow Creek Challenge
08/28/2019 – 36^th SFS receive Sig Sauer M18 pistol
08/21/2019 – 9^th SFS uses one shot Artificial Intelligence
08/08/2019 – Defenders Always Ready and Ever Vigilant (video)
08/02/2019 – U.S. Air Force -Breaking Barriers (video)
07/24/2019 – 103^rd SFS Riot-Control Training
07/22/2019 – 31^st SFS MWD Cigan retires
07/22/2019 – Picture This – GA ANG Defender
07/15/2019 – 66^th SFS Defender Receives AFSA Pitsenbarger Award
07/12/2019 – 99^th SFS Defender Awarded Airman’s Medal
07/10/2019 – Ranger Assessment Course Cultivates Leadership Skills
07/08/2019 – Air Force Special Ops Training Exceeding Every Standard (video)
06/25/2019 – Picture This – 108^th SFS Tactical Training Obstacle Course
05/16/2019 – What Makes this Job Unique – US Air Force Security Forces
04/25/2019 – 114^th SFS Combat Readiness
03/14/2019 – 178^th Security Forces Squadron augmentee training program
03/06/2019 – 187^th SFS Chief Awarded Bronze Star Medal
02/22/2019 – 2018 USAF Defender Challenge (video)
01/14/2019 – 736th SFS multifaceted duties

2018:

12/07/2018 – Airman earns Ranger Tab
09/28/2018 – 117^th SFS participate in Active Shooter exercise
09/07/2018 – AFSPC Security Forces Airmen Train for Defender Challenge (video)
09/03/2018 – 2018 Defender Challenge
07/05/2018 – Security Forces Culture of Defending the Base
06/12/2018 – Picture This – 11th Security Support Squadron MWD Handler
03/18/2018 – 118^th SFS Defender receives rare Fischer award

2017:

12/22/2017 – Former Air Force Cop Turns Professional Knife Maker
12/19/2017 – U.S. Air Force 879^th Expeditionary Security Forces Transfer Authority of Force Protection to U.S. Army 341^st Military Police
12/12/2017 – Honoring Meki, a Fallen 366^th SFS MWD
12/11/2017 – 366^th Security Forces EST Team Receive S.W.A.T. Certification (video)
12/04/2017 – Security Forces Marksmen and Military Working Dog Joint-Unit Training
12/02/2017 – Military Working Dog Advanced Combat Skills Assessment
12/01/2017 – 56^th Security Forces Squadron – Evelyn’s Defenders
11/27/2017 – 455th ESFS Defenders Securing BAF Flight Line
10/12/2017 – Missile Security Forces Implement Change in Missile Security Operations
10/12/2017 – 386^th ESFS High Risk Response Team Training
10/05/2017 – 509^th SFS Defender Accepted into Medical Service Corps
08/31/2017 – 341^st Missile Security Forces Squadron Defend Nuclear Resources
08/29/2017 – Defenders in the 451^st Expeditionary Support Squadron
08/22/2017 – Joint Service Ground Combat Readiness Training
08/09/2017 – 412^th SFS Defender deescalates potentially deadly situation
08/03/2017 – Security Forces increase base defense capabilities across PACAF
07/31/2017 – Air Force Security Forces Logistics Detail
07/14/2017 – Security Forces Training with Unmanned Aircraft Systems at Bagram Airfield
05/12/2017 – Be Proud, but be aware of the Story You Tell
04/15/2017 – Defenders (video)
02/03/2017 – Griff’s Gift children’s book honors SSgt Travis Griffin
01/27/2017 – 94^th Security Forces Phoenix Ravens Providing Close-in Protection
01/17/2017 – Joint Base Andrews National Capital Region Airmen rehearse for Inauguration Parade
01/04/2017 – Ready Eager And Prepared Every Recall (R.E.A.P.E.R.) book

2016:

12/12/16 – Temporary Driving Privileges Suspension Policy on Kirtland AFB (377^th SFS)
12/11/16 – Security Forces 1^st Lt. Meghan Eckenrode meets Senior Leadership
12/05/16 – Defender honors slain KAFB Airman with children’s book
10/28/16 – 1st Annual Manzano Challenge 377^th Security Forces Group
10/05/16 – Remains of fighter pilot hero return home after 10 years
09/15/16 – Military Working Dog bites average 1,200 pounds per square inch (35^th SFS)
08/19/16 – Military Working Dog Vvass “the Goofy Dog” (Video)
08/15/16 – Airman joins Soldiers to facilitate K-9 training in Uruguay
08/03/16 – Defender Magazine is up For Sale to a qualified buyer(s)
05/23/16 – First Air Force Chief (E-9) to graduate Ranger School
05/20/16 – 35^th Security Forces honor fallen comrades during Police Week 2016
05/14/16 – Remembering SSgt John T. Self (KIA) 14-MAY-2007 (Iraq)
03/28/16 – 48^th Security Forces Defenders response during an off duty emergency saves a life
03/11/16 – “American Airman” music video by Max Impact
03/05/16 – Israel Counterterrorist Tactics (video)
02/26/16 – Concealed Carry Weapons Permits vs. LEOSA – The Difference is Minimal
02/25/16 – 910^th Security Forces Defenders participate in an intramural basketball tournament
02/12/16 – Tradition of Respect getting 910^th Security Forces Marching
02/05/16 – Multi-National security ties strengthened during security forces SME exchange
02/04/16 – SSgt Keefe of the 736^th Security Forces Squadron Earns Ranger Tab
02/01/16 – Newest 452^nd SFS Air Force Reservist sworn in by Space and Missile Systems Center commander
01/26/16 – Active Shooter Incident – Naval Medical Center in San Diego CA
01/25/16 – 319^th Security Forces teach unarmed combative skills to 319^th Logistics Readiness Squadron members
01/22/16 – Remembering SSgt Brian Scott McElroy – 22-JAN-2006 (Iraq)
01/22/16 – Remembering TSgt Jason Lynn Norton – 22-JAN-2006 (Iraq)
01/12/16 – 28^th Security Forces; Ellsworth AFB becomes first CONUS base to have an indoor MWD training facility
01/12/16 – Appeals Court – wearing unearned Military Medal is protected speech
01/09/16 – The Role Trust played during the critical milestones in the U.S. Air Force’s history (video)
01/09/16 – How the Oath of Service unites U.S. Air Force Airmen across time (video)
01/09/16 – What it means to be selfless in today’s U.S. Air Force (video)
01/08/16 – ANG Security Forces Award individual winners named
01/08/16 – U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations eulogizes fallen heroes from its darkest day
01/07/16 – 377^th Security Forces Military Working Dogs retire and get new homes
01/04/16 – Bagram Airfield Defenders Stay Sharp on the Range (video)
01/03/16 – Wounded Air Force OSI Agent (SF Defender) honors her fallen comrades and signed up for No Barriers Warriors – Mission Mount Whitney (video)

2015:

12/30/15 – Son of hero cop Joseph Lemm salutes casket during funeral
12/28/15 – U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations names two honorary Special Agents
12/24/15 – Deployed Defenders – FAST keeps airlift lifeline alive
12/23/15 – Fallen U.S. Air Force Airmen Honored at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
12/17/15 – Deployed Air Force Defenders Check Six Program prepares them for their “Worst Day”
12/03/15 – Dyess AFB allows concealed handgun transport in privately-owned vehicles
12/01/15 – No Slack for the Boss – 156^th Airlift Wing Commander issued parking citation
11/25/15 – 60^th Security Forces Armory keeps Defenders armed and ready
11/19/15 – Purple Parking Spaces for Combat Wounded Veterans (video)
11/17/15 – Gunfighter Flag – 366th Security Forces
11/10/15 – Hear the story of William Tippins, former POW
11/04/15 – TSgt Brian Williams of the 87^th Security Forces receives outstanding service member with a disability award
10/23/15 – 125th Security Forces FTX (video)
10/23/15 – 3P0X1 – Security Forces – Air National Guard (video)
10/22/15 – 374^th Security Forces Firearms Training
10/14/15 – Remembering A1C Leebernard Chavis – KIA 14-OCT-2006 – Iraq
10/09/15 – Gun Giveaway Contest by Freedom Daily – Wounded American Warrior
10/08/15 – Airman 1^st Class Stone in stable condition after stabbing incident
10/08/15 – 434^th SFS at Grissom Air Reserve Base Showcase Around-the-Clock Mission
09/30/15 – 307th Security Forces compete in Global Strike Challenge
09/29/15 – 35th SFS Senior Airman’s Path to K-9 Career
09/22/15 – 366th Security Forces Military Working Dogs Protect the Pope (video)
09/15/15 – U.S. Air Force Honors Outstanding Security Forces Airmen at AFA – 908th SFS
08/28/15 – Situational Awareness: The Equation and Baseline
08/23/15 – U.S. Airman Recognized as ‘Hero’ in Paris
08/23/15 – U.S. Air Force Security Forces “Defenders” Verses the Walking Dead
08/22/15 – U.S. Air Force A1C Spencer Stone and Fellow Travelers Stop Attack on French Train
08/19/15 – 509th Security Forces Defenders deploy with Whiteman AFB B-2’s to Guam
08/18/15 – Air Force Announces 2014 Sijan Award Winners
08/14/15 – A1C Elizabeth Jacobson 10^th Year Memorial Service
08/14/15 – Ohio State Trooper Eric Devers Recognized for Helping Save a Life
08/13/15 – Sheppard Bids Farewell to an 82nd SFS 4-Legged-Hero
08/11/15 – USAF Airmen Earn Germany Proficiency Badge
08/05/15 – 412th SFS Says Goodbye to Airman’s Best Friend
08/05/15 – 2015 Prince George’s County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb & Walk
08/02/15 – 36th SFS Twins Defend Andersen AFB Together
07/31/15 – LEOSA and Mass-Violence Events
07/31/15 – 434th SFS Members Come Home from Deployment
07/30/15 – 254th SFS Defender is ANG 2015 Outstanding Senior NCO of the Year
07/28/15 – 908th SFS Reservist among Air Force 12 Outstanding Airmen
07/27/15 – Reservists Participate in International Leadership Seminar
07/27/15 – “Deterrence on Demand” Unveiled
07/20/15 – USAF Police Museum and Memorial Fundraiser
07/09/15 – Airman keeps San Antonio and Laughlin AFB Safe
07/07/15 – 66th SFS Captures Best in AF for 2014
07/02/15 – Security Forces History (video)
07/02/15 – We All Love Our Dogs – USAF Security Forces Military Working Dog (video)
06/25/15 – Fundraiser for USAF Police Alumni Association 2015
06/24/15 – Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Conducts SWAT Seminar with IAAFA Students
06/23/15 – 366th Security Forces Active Shooter Training (video)
06/21/15 – Sgt Canvas Laid to Rest
06/15/15 – Shooting at Main Gate of Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas
06/08/15 – 66th SFS Military Working Dog teams take flight on-board helicopter (video)
05/26/15 – 66^th Security Forces Squadron Police Week – May 2015 (video)
05/25/15 – SrA Havemeier recognized with Jason D. Nathan Award
05/24/15 – Memorial Day 2015 – We Remember the Sacrifice of Our Fallen Warriors
05/23/15 – Memorial Day – The Difference Between Memorial and Veterans Day
05/22/15 – Realistic Training in the Kingdom
05/12/15 – Ruck Marching – Every Day is Hump Day
05/11/15 – 509th SFS Defender Has Passed Away From A Gunshot Wound
05/05/15 – 161^st SFS Defenders return form deployment grateful for the experience
05/04/2015 – 455^th Expeditionary Security Forces member selected for OTS
04/21/15 – 10 Tense Days – McConnell AFB
04/20/15 – Defenders and the Insider Attack
04/17/15 – Security Forces Airmen Train Alongside Qatari Counterparts
04/15/15 – Alamo Wing Participates in Joint Active Shooter Exercise
04/15/15 – 301st Develops Exercise to Train Combat-Ready Airmen
04/04/15 – Mayaguez Rescue Operation – 40^th Anniversary
03/18/15 – MacDill AFB 927th Security Forces Deploy
03/13/15 – Security Forces Defenders Can Wish Visitors a “Blessed Day”
03/09/15 – CMSAF Speaks on Future of Air Force with Buckley Airmen
03/05/15 – 4th SFS Pioneers ACC Training Program
03/04/15 – 2nd Security Forces Squadron First Sergeant Receives First Sergeant of the Year
03/03/15 – AF Security Forces Academy Graduates Pipeline Combat Arms Instructors
03/02/15 – US, Japan, Australia Team up During Air Combat Training
02/27/15 – 47th Security Forces Squadron Defenders Completed Level One Oleoresin Capsicum Contamination
02/25/15 – Joint Military and Civilian Law Enforcement Training in San Antonio, TX
02/20/15 –47th Security Forces Defender Shares Thoughts on Service
02/16/15 – If I Ran an Air Force Security Forces Squadron
02/11/15 – 509th Security Forces Team Whiteman Participate in Active-Shooter Exercise
02/09/15 – 96th Security Forces Squadron Welcomes Back Deployers – Wins Best in AFMC
02/09/15 – History in the Making – 99th GCTS Garners First ACC Order of the Shield Unit Award
01/12/15 – K-9’s Lead the Way
01/09/15 – The Story of Aaron Downing – Behind the Purple Heart
01/07/15 – Kabul Afghan Airmen Complete FAST Training
01/07/15 – End of an Era Signals New Beginnings for Security Forces
01/07/15 – The Successful Security Forces Defender
01/06/15 – Security Forces “Defender” Saves Man From Fiery Car Crash

2014:

12/30/14 – 90th Security Forces Group Personnel Influx
12/29/14 – Community Policing – Air Force Cop Draws on Civilian Career to Better Serve Base
12/25/14 – Beret Display
12/23/14 – Wolf Pack at Work – SrA George Garcia – 8th Security Forces Squadron
12/20/14 – Preserving our Air Force Security Forces Heritage
12/18/14 – Security Force Museum to Reopen in Spring
12/17/14 – Air Force Global Strike Command Security Forces Get New Rifle Optics
12/16/14 – 125th Security Forces Train in Close Quarters Combat
12/16/14 – USAF Police Alumni Association
12/11/14 – Taser and OC Training are Essential for Security Forces Defenders
12/08/14 – USAF Security Forces Museum Aug 2014
12/05/14 – Sergeant Discovers Strength Through Adversity
11/28/14 – Defender Magazine and the USAF Police Alumni Association Join Forces
11/12/14 – McConnell Defender Saves Two Children From Burning Vehicle
11/08/14 – Anti-Terrorism Exercise Heightens 145th Airlift Wing Awareness
10/31/14 – Whiteman AFB Sword and Shield
10/28/14 – Airmen Lead the Way in Last Pre-Ranger Course
10/22/14 – The Safariland Group Selected as U.S. Air Force Security Forces Equipment Supplier
10/09/14 – Edwards AFB Defenders Help Save Life at Gym
09/25/14 – 19th Security Forces Squadron Keeps Traffic Rolling
09/17/14 – Two Generations of Military Service Pride and Dedication
09/09/14 – September 11th Was Just Another Tuesday in 2001, or so we thought…
09/08/14 – Cannon Implements Innovative Barrier System
09/03/14 – Security Forces Airmen Receive AF Combat Action Medal
08/30/14 – 1UPTHAT App Designed by former Air Force Defender
08/18/14 – Returning My Air Force SF Museum Life Membership Card
08/16/14 – From Pup to Alpha – 5th SFS
08/15/14 – Why Is The Security Forces Museum Being Closed
08/14/14 – Security Forces Museum Closing – Aug 15
08/13/14 – 2014 American Airman Video Contest – TSgt Brian Williams
08/13/14 – Psalms of My Brothers by Jonathan Greene
08/12/14 – Salute to Service – Military Members Attend Washington Redskins Practice
08/05/14 – One Team One Flight – 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron
07/29/14 – DBIDS Implementation Process Update – Joint Base Langley-Eustis
07/25/14 – Father and Son in Combat Environment, Afghanistan
07/24/14 – 422nd SFS Portrait of an Active Shooter
07/17/14 – USAF Defenders in Afghanistan defended isolated FOB
07/08/14 – 31^st Security Forces Stand Watch at Aviano Air Base Italy
07/03/14 – First Air Force Security Forces Readiness Center Opens
06/13/14 – 81st Security Forces Squadron Defenders Ride Bikes
05/21/14 – 354th SFS Trains CES in Combat Readiness
04/17/14 – Kirtland Operations Officer Presented Bronze Star Medal
03/28/14 – Kirtland Sergeant Receives Bronze Star Medal
03/19/14 – Airman Shares Her Unique Notable Air Force Experience (4th SFS)
02/04/14 – Airman Ranger completes grueling Army training school.
01/10/14 – 88th Security Forces Squadron NCO STEPs up in Rank

2013:

12/20/13 – 440th Security Forces Airman Receives Air Force Combat Action Medal
09/17/13 – Eglin Hosts Security Forces Combatives Instructor Course
08/20/13 – Wisconsin Air National Guard Attend Brave Defender
07/26/13 – 419th SFS Airmen Tackle Patriot Defender
05/29/13 – 219th Security Forces Squadron Makes History
03/02/13 – Kind Hearted Defenders – A Vital Asset – Williams’ story
02/11/13 – U.S. and Italian Air Force Security Forces Strengthen Readiness
02/04/13 – 1st Sgt fights fire in Afghanistan – Glosson story
01/29/13 – 50th SFS Defender Helps Afghan Security Forces Deliver School Supplies
01/14/13 – Air Force Sniper Recalls Brutal Iraq Battle

2012:

12/13/12 – The last days of an Airman’s best friend – Minot AFB
06/26/12 – 633rd SFS Shoot Move Communicate Target Engagement Training
03/07/12 – Some Gave All – Fallen Defenders Memorial (48th SFS)
01/19/12 – Frankfurt Shooting Survivor Tells His Story

2011:

04/29/11 – 514th SFS Reservist Earns Distinguished Graduate
08/12/11 – Kirkland AFB Security Squadron to Become Group
06/16/11 – 455th ESFS Quick Response Team Provides Security Deterrence at Bagram
10/24/11 – Airman Spotlight – A1C Gloria Moctezuma – 51st SFS

2010:

10/08/10 – 820^th Security Forces Group Renamed

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