Earby warrior of the week

(U.S. Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit)

Team Edwards remembers, honors fallen law enforcement officers

Senior Airman Christopher Demario, 95th Security Forces Squadron installation patrolman, plays taps in the background after a three-volley salute by the Edwards Blue Eagles Honor Guard during the Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony held May 18 in front of Building 1. Sponsored by the 95th Security Forces Squadron, the ceremony marked the culmination of National Police Week at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jet Fabara)

Hoop it up

Sedric Whitaker, Edwards Air Force Base power forward, takes a shot against a player from the Los Angeles Air Force Base team during Pacific West Military Athletic Conference basketball for the West Division Nov.14, 2009. Anyone on base interested in basketball can sign up for the “Hoops in the Sun 2011” three-on-three basketball tournament set for Mar. 19. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman William O’Brien)

Juan Carpena

Col. Gregory E. Schwab, 95th Air Base Wing commander, congratulates Senior Airman Juan Carpena, 95th Security Forces Squadron, after he presented Airman Carpena with the Purple Heart medal Feb. 10. Airman Carpena was wounded by an improvised explosive device attack on his Humvee while deployed to Iraq in March 2008. (Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit)

95th SFS hosts Retreat Ceremony

Staff Sgt. Kodi Jackson (left), Airman 1st Class Kimberly Presley (center) and Senior Airman Armand Green, 95th Security Forces Squadron honor guard members, fold the flag during a retreat ceremony at the Air Force Flight Test Center Headquarters May 15. The 95th SFS hosted the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Cassidy)

95th SFS hosts Retreat Ceremony

Members of the 95th Security Forces Squadron honor guard fold the flag during a retreat ceremony at the Air Force Flight Test Center Headquarters May 15. The 95th SFS hosted the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Cassidy)

Training, deployment strengthen dog-handler team

Staff Sgt. Eric Magnuson, 95th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, lets Nix take a rest after an exercise. The bond between handler and dog is crucial for training and eventually, deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julius Delos Reyes)

'Desert Rats' reunite 30 years after last patrol

Randy Jefferies , former 6510th Security Policeman, peers down the scope of an M203 Grenade Launcher during the ‘Desert Rats’ reunion tour of the 95th Security Forces Squadron facilities. Thirty-two members of the 6510th SPS visited here April 25 for the first time in over 30 years. These ‘Desert Rats’ served Edwards between 1973 and 1979 and carried .38 caliber Smith & Wesson’s in their holsters. (Courtesy photo)

Edwards welcomes home deployed troops

Col. Jerry Gandy (left), 95th Air Base Wing commander, coins Airman 1st Class Joseph Edwards (middle) and Airman Justin Clark, both with 95th Security Forces Squadron during a welcome home reception March 13. Airmen Edwards and Clark were the youngest deployers among the returning 95th SFS Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lisa Camplin)

Edwards welcomes home deployed troops

Airman 1st Class Joseph Edwards, with the 95th Security Forces Squadron, receives a hug from a fellow 95th SFS Airman during a welcome home reception March 13. Base leadership was also present during the reception. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lisa Camplin)

95th SFS 'conquers' Red Mountain

Airmen with the 95th Security Forces Squadron walk along Rosamond Boulevard during the 2nd Joyner Invitational challenge Feb. 16. The 9.1-mile march started at the West Gate and ended at the top of Red Hill. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julius Delos Reyes)

95th SFS 'conquers' Red Mountain

Senior Airman Bradley Grupenhagen, 95th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, walks along Rosamond Boulevard as part of a 9.1-mile Joyner Invitational Feb. 16. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julius Delos Reyes)

95th SFS 'conquers' Red Mountain

A 95th Security Forces Squadron Airman treks Red Hill during the 2nd Joyner Invitational Feb. 16. The 95th SFS hosted a 9.1-mile march from the West Gate to the Red Hill. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julius Delos Reyes)

95th SFS 'conquers' Red Mountain

Airmen with the 95th Security Forces Squadron climb Red Hill during the 2nd Joyner Invitational Feb. 16. The 95th SFS hosted the march that started at the West Gate to the top of the hill. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julius Delos Reyes)

95th SFS welcomes first batch of new civilian police force

Maj. Steven Heffington, 95th Security Forces Squadron commander, gives a police badge to Andrea Vermillion, civilian security guard, during a ceremony at the 95th SFS headquarters Oct. 9. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julius Delos Reyes)

95th SFS welcomes first batch of new civilian police force

The first batch of new civilian police with the 95th Security Forces Squadron listen to Maj. Steven Heffington, 95th SFS commander, during a badge ceremony at the security forces headquarters Oct. 9. This marked the transition of Edwards civilian security guards from a contractor system to the new National Security Personnel System. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julius Delos Reyes)

Edwards deploys 28 95th SFS Airmen

An Airman says goodbye prior to leaving for a deployment. Twenty-eight 95th Security Force Airmen were deployed Sept. 23. During this deployment their primary duty will be to provide security for Ali Air Base, Iraq, security by maintaining law and order. (U.S. Air Force photo Mike Cassidy)

Edwards deploys 28 95th SFS Airmen

A departing Airman makes a final phone call prior to deployment. The 95th Security Forces Squadron deployed 28 servicemembers Sept. 23 for a six-month tour at Ali Air Base, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Before they left, they received a pre-departure briefing and were seen off by Col. Nancy Wharton, 95th Air Base Wing vice commander, and other base leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo Mike Cassidy)

General discusses security forces status

Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Broder, the Air Force Security Forces career field manager, talks to more than 150 security forces from Edwards, March Air Reserve Base and Los Angeles Air Force Base during Brig. Gen. Mary Kay Hertog's director's call at the base theater here May 27. General Hertog is the Air Force Security Forces director. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julius Delos Reyes)

General discusses security forces status

Brig. Gen. Mary Kay Hertog, Air Force Security Forces director, talks to more than 150 security forces from Edwards, March Air Reserve Base and Los Angeles Air Force Base during her director's call at the base theater here May 27. General Hertog talked about the current status of the security forces career field. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julius Delos Reyes)

Edwards civilian receives National OPSEC award

Jim Montgomery, Air Force Flight Test Center Operations Security officer, was recently announced as the 2008 National Operations Security Individual Achievement 2nd place award winner from the Interagency OPSEC Support Staff. Mr. Montgomery was recognized for his contributions to OPSEC while serving as the Edwards OPSEC program manager. Members of the IOSS include the National Security Agency, Central Intelligence Agency, General Services Administration, Department of Energy, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julius Delos Reyes)

95th SFS commander realizes dream of off-road racing, participates in Parker 425, Baja 1000

Maj. Steven Heffington, 95th Security Forces Squadron commander, is a member of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Motorsports team. He participated in the Best of the 2008 Desert Racing Association's Blue Water Resort Parker 425 and the Baja 1000 competition. (Courtesy photo)

95th SFS key spouses, Global Acts of Kindness bring Valentine's Day downrange

Tech. Sgt. Mark Sapp (right), 95th Security Forces Squadron training noncommissioned officer in charge, and his son, Hunter, 5, draws colorful messages as part of the care package to be sent out to deployed Edwards Airmen. (Photo by Lisa Camplin)

95th SFS key spouses, Global Acts of Kindness bring Valentine's Day downrange

Robin Liggett, 95th Security Forces Squadron key spouse and environmental scientist with Environmental Management, puts packing tape on boxes during a Valentine crafting event at the 95th SFS headquarters Feb. 8. The Global Acts of Kindness provided the care package essentials including candies, calendars and cards. (Air Force Photo by Lisa Camplin)