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Total Force Defenders beta testing AFSFC’s new weapons qualification course
September 12, 2021 — 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... MORE

A day full of anxiety: recounting 9/11
September 9, 2021 — On the day of 9/11, I was a junior in high school. Specifically, I was in in-school suspension for skipping a class the day prior... MORE

JBSA celebrates Police Week 2021
May 14, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio has been celebrating National Police Week, May 9-15, with signs and activities across the installation. The U.S. Congress signed an executive order in 1962 making it a week “to honor our law enforcement officers and those that give their lives in the line of duty.” ... MORE

A blue light emits on the building known as the "Taj" in recognition of National Police Week at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph May 9.

#AFDefender: Meet Master Sgt. Kameron Clark
May 11, 2021 — National Police Week is May 9-15. The week is set aside each year to honor all law enforcement officers – military and civilian – who have given their lives for our nation and their communities... MORE

Temporary waivers end for vehicle titles, registration requirements, state IDs
April 15, 2021 — As of April 15, Security Forces at all Joint Base San Antonio locations will enforce all expired vehicle registrations, driver licenses and state identification cards. This in keeping with Texas state law, coinciding with the end of temporary waivers for vehicle registration and driver licenses passed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... MORE

There is no grace period after the conclusion of the waiver and police can start ticketing motorists operating a vehicle without a current registration sticker or current registration receipt. This will also include those individuals with an expired driver’s license or state ID.

Smart locker idea wins AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo
February 8, 2021 — 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... MORE

Getting to know the new Air Force Security Forces Center commander
August 18, 2020 — Col. Aaron Guill took command of the Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland during a change of command ceremony Aug. 11. ... MORE

Graphic to introduce Col. Aaron Guill to the AFIMSC team.

Send thieves clear message, secure personal property
July 1, 2020 — Each summer, Security Forces at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis see a dramatic increase in thefts involving unsecured personal property... MORE

Commentary: Transforming the Civilian Defender Program
June 16, 2020 — U.S. Air Force leadership declared 2020 as the Year of Integrated Base Defense, or IBD, focusing on how every Air and Space Professional fits into a layered defensive network. IBD is greater in scope than any single career field. It requires active participation between all Air Force Specialty Codes and ranks to operate as a cohesive fighting force... MORE

Security Forces Initiated an effort to improve retention, recruiting, training, and professional development of civilian defenders. Photos and accomplishments of the program in CY2020.

Air Force develops hard-hitting Defender Challenge 2020 drills for Security Forces
March 4, 2020 — The U.S. Air Force Defender Challenge will pit security forces teams against each other in San Antonio May 11-15, 2020. ... MORE

AETC Security Forces announces 2020 Defender Challenge team
February 3, 2020 — Three Joint Base San Antonio Security Forces Airmen were among the seven selected to represent Air Education and Training Command during the Air Force-wide Defender Challenge competition to be held in May 2020... MORE

U.S. Air Force Security Forces Airmen pose for a photo after being selected to represent AETC’s team, Jan. 31, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Medina Annex. The seven selectees to the AETC team will represent the First Command at the career field’s world-wide competition that will be held at JBSA-Camp Bullis in May 2020. (From left to right) Staff Sgt. Isreael Camille (alternate), 37th Training Support Squadron, JBSA-Lackland; Senior Airman Jonathan Hardy, 97th Security Forces Squadron, Altus Air Force Base, Okla.; Senior Airman Craig Smith, 71st Security Forces Squadron, Vance Air Forces Base, Okla.; Airman 1st Class Ryan Franklin, 802nd Security Forces Squadron, JBSA-Lackland; Staff Sgt. Wilson Brantley, 802nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, JBSA-Lackland; Staff Sgt. William McLaughlin, 502nd Security Forces Squadron, JBSA-Ft. Sam Houston; Staff Sgt. Jesse Daniel, 81st Security Forces Squadron; Master Sgt. Sean McDermott (alternate), 56th Security Forces Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.; Senior Airman Paul Cupp, 42nd Security Forces Squadron, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Ala.; Senior Airman Andrew Vance (alternate), 902nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)

Tryouts begin for AETC Defender Challenge team selection
January 28, 2020 — Security Forces Airmen from across Air Education and Training Command have begun tryouts here in hopes of earning a spot on the command’s Defender Challenge team... MORE

Security Forces Airmen take part in the pull-up portion of a physical fitness test on the opening day of the Air Education and Training Command Defender Challenge team tryout at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Jan. 27, 2020. The five-day selection camp includes a physical fitness test, M-9 and M-4 weapons firing, the alpha warrior obstacle course, a ruck march and also includes a military working dog tryout as well.

Fallen Security Forces Airmen honored at 12th Annual Defender Ruck
November 12, 2019 — More than 1,100 Security Forces Airmen gathered for the 12th Annual Defender Ruck, hosted by the 343rd Training Squadron, in honor of all 186 Defender Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom, Nov. 8 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis... MORE

Security Forces Airmen celebrate crossing the finish line after a 4-mile ruck. Over 1,100 Security Forces Airmen gathered for the 12th Annual Defender Ruck, hosted by the 343rd Training Squadron, in honor of all 186 Defender Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom, Nov. 8, here.

JBSA honors National Police Week
May 3, 2019 — In recognition of National Police Week, Joint Base San Antonio will be hosting tributes and other activities honoring fallen law enforcement officers May 12-17... MORE

Col. Brian Barthel (right), Chief, Security Force, Air Education and Training Command, and Col. Thomas Miner (second from right), commander, 502nd Security and Readiness Group, look over some of the weapons used by 502nd Security Forces Squadron members at the opening of National Police Week at the Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 14.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston ramps up efforts to prevent thefts
January 18, 2019 — No matter where somebody lives, theft is bound to occur, and military installations are no different. With a 48 percent increase of larcenies within the last year, it has been a big area of concern for Security Forces at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. ... MORE

Police Sgt. Timothy Bewley, supervisory police officer, prepares to patrol Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan 17. Directed vehicle and foot patrols have been ramped up in all areas of the installation due to the increase of larcenies at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

AFIMSC Innovation Office seeks game-changing ideas
December 17, 2018 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Office launches a program in the new year to help Airmen implement their innovative ideas. The campaign, open Jan. 1-31, 2019, gives military and civilian members of mission support groups worldwide a chance to fund their ideas and partner with innovation experts... MORE

2018 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference attendees read about one of the four mission area working group chairmen who led a team to think innovatively in tackling one of the Air Force’s toughest agile combat support challenges during the San Antonio event out-brief. The May 16 out-brief presented proposed solutions to about 1,000 senior Air Force leaders and members of the installation and mission support community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Armando Perez)

JBSA Defenders emerge as back-to-back Battle of Badges champs
October 26, 2018 — Security forces members and firefighters from across Joint Base San Antonio faced off once again for the annual battle of the badges Oct. 19-20 at JBSA-Randolph... MORE

Airman 1st Class Jared Tajalle, 902nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, and fellow 902nd SFS members pull a fire truck Oct. 20, 2018, during the final challenge of the 2018 Battle of the Badges at Eberle Park, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Battle of the Badges takes place each year to build camaraderie, espirit de corps and cohesion among JBSA first responders through various competitive challenges taken from their daily missions.

Security Forces Academy adds leadership training course
October 5, 2018 — In development for more than a year, the Security Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is now shifting into leadership-focused training, bringing both officers and enlisted students together... MORE

Security Forces teams prepare for return of Defender Challenge
July 26, 2018 — Security Forces teams from U.S. Air Force major commands, Great Britain and Germany are training to compete at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis Sept. 10-14 when Defender Challenge returns after a 14-year hiatus... MORE

Capt. Nathan Spradley, 902nd Security Forces Squadron operations officer, climbs an obstacle July 23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis in preparation for the 2018 Defender Challenge. The competition will pit security forces teams against each other in realistic weapons, dismounted operations and relay challenge events.

VCSAF visits JBSA, presides over BMT graduation
April 13, 2018 — Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson visited with members of the Battlefield Airmen Training Group ,the 343rd Training Squadron, and served as the reviewing official for the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 12-13... MORE