JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas –
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph officials renamed the main gate in memory of Airman 1st Class Charles T. Lindsey, a former 12th Security Police Squadron law enforcement security specialist, at a dedication ceremony held Friday, May 4.
The gate was dedicated to Lindsey to honor his sacrifice, service to his country, and his role in the 12th Security Police Squadron. The ceremony was attended by leadership and members of the 902nd Security Forces Squadron, former leadership of the 12th Security Police Squadron and Lindsey’s family.
“Charles was under me on the day shift up until the time that he deployed,” said retired Master Sgt. Jay Whiston, former flight chief 12th Security Police Squadron. “This honor is well earned. He was one of a kind and was very instrumental with morale within the flight and the squadron at that time.”
Lt. Col. Brandon Edge, 902nd SFS commander, noted the importance of dedicating this gate to Lindsey.
“Our Airmen can relate,” he said. “He was an Airman like them, doing exactly what they do on a daily basis – protecting our people and resources on the installation and downrange.”
Lindsey grew up in a military family and followed in his father’s footsteps as a defender. Lindsey entered the Air Force in 1993, and graduated Law Enforcement Technical Training at JBSA-Lackland in 1994. He was assigned to the 12th Security Police Squadron at JBSA-Randolph before it became the 902nd Security Forces Squadron. Lindsey was killed in a non-combat incident during deployment in Bahrain on November 1, 1995.
Lindsey’s father, Charles E. Lindsey; his stepmother, Diane A. Lindsey; and his sister Jordan L. Lindsey were present for the ceremony.
“It’s a tremendous honor to have my son remembered,” Lindsey said. “It’s an inspiration for those here in the 902nd Security Forces Squadron because he was proud of his unit. We can’t thank the Air Force, the wing commander and Lt. Col. Edge enough for honoring our son.”
Lindsey’s awards include the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with device, and Air Force Training Ribbon.