March 3, 2023 Military working dog retires after over eight years of service A retirement ceremony for Morgen, a military working dog with more than eight years of service, was held Feb. 24 at the 88th Security Forces facility on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The retirement was followed by his adoption by former handler Staff Sgt. Pablo Gonzalez.
March 1, 2023 From firing range to chapel, enlisted leader upholds service across careers Over six duty stations, three deployments, and one career reassignment, one senior enlisted leader's journey thus far has been defined by hard work, mental toughness and resilience of spirit.
Jan. 6, 2023 Air Force Year in Photos This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Dec. 5, 2022 HEXA highlighted in AF Week in Photos This weekly feature showcases the men, women and aircraft of the Air Force including the 413th Flight Test Squadron's efforts with the HEXA, an electrical vertical take off and landing aircraft.
Nov. 16, 2022 Engaging the Future: 412 SFS prepares JROTC cadets for service The 412th Security Forces Squadron invited almost 100 Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Desert High School to their headquarters Nov. 4 to learn the way of the Defender. This day was dedicated so that the JROTC cadets could gain as much knowledge as they could about being
Sept. 21, 2022 Embedded Air Force medics enhance security forces readiness training Some Airmen dedicate their lives to protecting and defending; others dedicate their lives to healing and saving the lives of those who do.
June 7, 2022 Security Forces Airman uses film background to improve training A 412th Security Forces Squadron Airman recently used his film-making background to enhance training at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance, CATM, on Edwards Air Force Base, California.
June 7, 2022 No Line Between Us: Military, Civilians work shoulder-to-shoulder for the mission About 75% of Edwards Air Force Base's direct workforce is civilian with roughly 25% being military: a statistic you probably haven't known. But, if you pass any gate on base you may notice the barrier between military and civilian is not as big as you may think.
March 23, 2022 AFSFC transforming Defender readiness with realistic training curriculum The Air Force Security Forces Center is transforming Defender readiness with two new courses designed to challenge security forces members with a more realistic representation of a deployed environment.
Dec. 20, 2021 AFIMSC’s integrated management, combat support meets critical need for OAW mission JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – When the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center was established a few years ago, its focus was delivering globally integrated management, resourcing and combat support programs and services across the Air Force enterprise. The establishment of
Dec. 9, 2021 College credits for Security Forces, Non-Destructive Inspection civilian professionals The University Model Working Group, an enterprise-level working group, sought opportunities to innovate, design and deliver training for Air Force Sustainment Center’s workforce, as part of the Achieving AFSC Strategic Goals and Objectives initiative, in late 2020.
Sept. 9, 2021 Total Force Defenders beta testing AFSFC’s new weapons qualification course Defenders from across the Total Force are currently beta testing a new Air Force security forces weapons qualification course designed to enhance proficiency across the career field.
Feb. 8, 2021 Smart locker idea wins AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo An idea for a smart locker mail system in base dorms won the 2021 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo Feb. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
Jan. 20, 2021 Innovation Rodeo finalist seeks to increase security officer efficiency Staff Sgt. Jordon Varnier, crime prevention program manager for the 30th Security Forces Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, will have a chance to help develop a more innovative Air Force as he was selected to be one of eight finalists for the 2021 Air Force Installation and Mission
Dec. 29, 2020 Tyndall gets first x-ray system for gate vehicle checks The “Installation of the Future” received the Air Force’s first Mobile Vehicle Access Control Inspection System, or VACIS M6500, at the Cleveland gate Dec. 21.