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Air Force Security Forces Center activates squadrons to replace corrections, training detachments
December 9, 2024 — The Air Force Security Forces Center recently transitioned its detachments to a squadron structure to return the units to a familiar organizational framework... MORE

stage with American flag in the background with officers holding blue and yellow guidon in the foreground

Getting to know the new Air Force Security Forces Center Commander
October 17, 2024 — Col. Jason Harris took command of the Air Force Security Forces Center knowing his prior assignments were all opportunities that led to the moment in July when he accepted the unit guidon and took charge of the center... MORE

AFIMSC Getting to Know Graphic featuring Col. Jason Harris' official photo and photo of him at an official ceremony in background.

Around the Air Force: SECAF strengthens partnerships, Combat Support Instructor Course, and Joint Light Tactical Vehicle debut
September 6, 2024 — In this week's look around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall takes a relationship-building trip to seven European nations, a new combat support instructor course will help Air Task Forces, and the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle makes its debut... MORE

In this week's look around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall takes a relationship-building trip to seven European nations, a new combat support instructor course will help Air Task Forces, and the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle makes its debut. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Milton Hamilton)

AFIMSC introduces combat support instructor course to increase ATF readiness
August 26, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is developing a course designed to equip combat air base squadron leaders with the skills needed to teach and lead combat support warfighters through every phase of the Air Force's Force Generation model... MORE

the Combat Support Instructor Course beta test

Mission Monday: Security Forces Weapons and Tactics
August 19, 2024 — This week’s Mission Monday features Master Sgt. Bradley Akers, a program manager for the Security Forces Weapons and Tactics team at the Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

AFIMSC welcomes new Air Force Security Forces Center commander
August 6, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center welcomed its new Air Force Security Forces Center commander on Aug. 2, while saying farewell to outgoing commander Col. Phillip Born. AFIMSC Commander Maj. Gen. John Allen presided over the change of command ceremony in the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland as Col. Jason Harris took the reins of the unit tasked with organizing, training and equipping more than 38,000 security forces Airmen in the active and air reserve component. ... MORE

Around the Air Force: Military Justice Reform, Pet Expense Reimbursement, Ranger School Recruits
January 12, 2024 — This week’s look around the Air Force highlights the Offices of Special Trial Counsel taking over prosecution for sexual assault and other serious crimes, reimbursing pet travel expenses for permanent change of station moves, and the Army Ranger School looking for Airmen and Guardian candidates... MORE

This week’s look around the Air Force highlights the Offices of Special Trial Counsel taking over prosecution for sexual assault and other serious crimes, reimbursing pet travel expenses for permanent change of station moves, and the Army Ranger School looking for Airmen and Guardian candidates.

AFSFC-hosted review board focuses on security forces procedures
December 27, 2023 — Defenders from all levels met in San Antonio earlier this month to shape and improve security forces' weapons and tactics procedures to ensure the Air Force is ready for the current and future fight.  ... MORE

DAF looking for Airmen, Guardians for grueling Army Ranger School
December 26, 2023 — It’s been called “a laboratory of human endurance,” testing the physical, mental and spiritual grit of the officer and enlisted leaders who undertake it. It’s the Army Ranger School and the Department of the Air Force is looking for Airmen and Guardians who are ready for the challenge. ... MORE

A U.S. Army Small Unit Ranger Tactics instructor walks alongside students, May 31, 2023. While going through the RAC, students not only learned about tactics, but they also conducted physical training and ruck marches to prepare them for the requirements at Ranger School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux)

Mission Monday: Security Forces Readiness Training
October 30, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Master Sgt. Keegan Donnelly, Air Force Security Forces Center Readiness Training manager... MORE

graphic with photo of Donnelly and AFSFC shield

Mission Monday: Police Services & Investigations
September 11, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Master Sgt. Matthew Kline, an action officer in the Air Force Security Forces Center’s Law and Order Division at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. ... MORE

New youth football camps deliver life, team skills to military youth
August 1, 2023 — New youth football camps are delivering life and teambuilding skills at installations to rave reviews. The camps, centrally funded by the Air Force Services Center’s child and youth programs, are at four installations for 2023, including Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, and are expected to grow significantly to 20-25 Department of the Air Force locations for summer 2024, including some overseas. ... MORE

student and coach mid air trying to catch a football

Mission Monday: Security Forces Readiness Training
July 17, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Alijhondroe Wiley, Readiness Training Center Scheduling program manager at the Air Force Security Forces Center’s headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. ... MORE

Defender’s drone deploys in minutes to detect threats
July 11, 2023 — Tech. Sgt. Dustin Spooner, noncommissioned officer in charge of concepts and innovations for the Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, has an innovative idea to enhance the operational success of small unmanned aerial systems across the Air Force enterprise... MORE

AFIMSC takes three AFMC continuous improvement, innovation awards
June 16, 2023 — Primary subordinate units from the Air Installation and Mission Support Center won three categories at the 2023 Air Force Materiel Command Continuous Improvement (CPI) and Innovation Awards last month. The awards for 15 individual and team categories recognize significant contributions to 2022 AFMC process improvement and innovation. ... MORE

AFIMSC PSUs garner AFMC continuous improvement and innovation awards.

AFSFC tests new tool to streamline MWD kennel projects across DAF
June 7, 2023 — The Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently tested a new assessment tool designed to streamline the way the Department of the Air Force tracks and prioritizes repair, renovation and replacement projects at military working dog kennels... MORE

AFSFC develops Kennel Health Assessment Tool to provide data on DAF kennels across the enterprise.

AFSFC begins DAF-wide periodic confinement assessments
March 24, 2023 — The Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently began its first full year of established, Level I confinement facility assessments, solidifying a plan to ensure health, safety and security standards across the Department of the Air Force... MORE

two people inspecting a confinement cell in Guam

AFIMSC expanding readiness with regional training sites
February 6, 2023 — Fully equipped, multi-functional training sites will soon be within easy traveling distance of most civil engineering, force support and security forces units, thanks to the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center... MORE

NextGen 2.0 helmets on the way to Defenders across DAF
September 20, 2022 — Defenders at installations across the Department of the Air Force are set to don the Security Forces NextGen Helmet 2.0 later this year... MORE

graphic showing SF helmets version 1.0 and 2.0

Air Force Security Forces Center welcomes new commander
July 26, 2022 — Col. Phillip Born took charge of the Air Force Security Forces Center today during an assumption of command ceremony July 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE