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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

343rd TRS Airmen soar in joint air operations
February 23, 2021 — Airmen from the 343rd Training Squadron/Operating Location-A teamed with National Guard Soldiers and Air Force Reservists to strengthen their warfighting skills and joint partnerships with a MEDEVAC exercise Jan. 9 and a sling load exercise Jan. 27... MORE

343rd Training Squadron/OL-A Airmen participate in joint exercises with the Texas Army National Guard.

Next-generation helmets keep Defenders lethal, ready
October 8, 2020 — The Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is delivering the next generation of ballistic helmets to security forces units as part of its effort to standardize and modernize Defender equipment across the Air Force... MORE

Airman Alex Orquiza, 71st Security Forces Squadron, wears the next generation of ballistic helmet during a door breaching exercise at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 15, 2020.

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.

Air Force awards contract for improved Female Body Armor
June 22, 2020 — The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Female Fitment Program Office awarded a contract to begin production and development for body armor designed to better protect female Airmen during combat and contingency operations... MORE

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.

Total force exercise sharpens combat-ready skills
February 7, 2019 — Aerial porters, defenders, and medical personnel from the 433rd Airlift Wing joined the 502nd Air Base Wing defenders, the San Antonio Military Medical Center doctors, and helicopter crews from Texas Army National Guard, 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment in a training exercise titled Operation Dust Storm Feb. 1 at Martindale Army Air Field, Texas... MORE

Airmen from the 433rd Medical Group perform a litter carry from a CH-47 Chinook assigned to the Texas Army National Guard, during a training exercise at Martindale Army Airfield, San Antonio, TX, Feb 1, 2019.

SWAT training helps build capabilities and relationships
October 18, 2017 — In addition to improving their emergency response expertise during a basic special weapons and tactics course, the 802nd Security Forces Squadron also fostered their relationship with civilian entities who respond alongside them in real world situations... MORE

JBSA defenders give safety tips during National Crime Prevention Month
October 12, 2016 — A common misconception is crime doesn’t happen on military bases, but, unfortunately, that is not true. Some of the most common crimes that occur on base are shoplifting, suspected vehicle damage and... MORE

Members from the 902nd Security Forces Squadron give a military working dog demonstration during National Night Out at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Oct. 4, 2016. The 902nd SFS is home to six MWDs, each has explosives and narcotics training as part of their weekly duties.