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The men and women of AFSFC’s Desert Defender Ground Combat Training Center organized a series of virtual events to celebrate National Police Week 2020. The team kicked the week off with a walk/run/ruck, an event that's normally toward the end and conducted in 24 hours. Members were encouraged to do what they could & and when they could throughout the week. Total mileage for the numerous Air Force & Army participants for the walk/run/ruck was 540 miles. Thursday, the team honored those who
have paid the ultimate sacrifice with
individual candlelight vigils.
Friday, Security Forces members conducted a Final Retreat that was special to many for different reasons.
Desert Defender also invited the Fort Bliss
Army MP's and the El Paso Police Department
to partake in the tribute.

Police Week

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

Duty title and unit: Receiving and Releasing Supervisor, Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar Detachment Pearl Harbor, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii (Air Force Security Forces Center, Det 2)

Primary duty responsibilities: Managing the safety and security of all staff and inmates within the facility. When new inmates arrive, my job is to ensure they are properly received into the facility – such as making sure they meet minimum hygiene and clothing requirements – and all their paperwork is legal and justified for confinement. I also facilitate their movement throughout the facility so they are not presented with any avenues of escape.

What’s the best part of your job?
This is a challenging question because of the nature of the job itself: we are taking care of (inmates). I guess my saving grace, and what I tell myself every day, is it’s my job to ensure no one in the public has to deal with them thanks to the job we are doing.

What’s a recent project that gave you a great sense of accomplishment?
From a military standpoint, I have hit the ground running. My most recent accomplishments have definitely been receiving three critical certifications: Dorm Supervisor, Master Control Supervisor, and Receiving and Releasing Supervisor. According to my Navy counterparts, they haven’t seen anyone achieve these certifications as fast as I have. I am currently working on Brig Duty Officer and hope to achieve this cert by the end of May.

Anything else you’d like to add?
I wouldn’t be in the position I’m in if it wasn’t for my lovely son and wife. So I always remind myself of one thing: “Mission first, Family ALWAYS.”

Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic, DBIDS allowed Defenders to remain safe while identity proofing and vetting remained effective. During CY 2020 use of DBIDS using non-contact visual inspections and barcode scanning maintaining distance by scanning through car windows and windshields.

Attention to all SF Defenders, Innovators, AFWERX and SBIR participants.

At this time, the C&I office is complying with DoD, Federal, State and local measures with regard to COVID-19 pandemic response actions.

C&I personnel are teleworking and monitoring the AFSFC Innovation organizational email: AFSFC.S5F.Innovation@us.af.mil for all contacts and inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.

AFSFC Desert Defender’s kennel facilities were recently renovated. Improvements were focused on the health and wellbeing of the Military Working Dogs (MWDs) that are housed there during training. The renovations included installing bird mitigation netting so birds cannot roost above the kennels. New hose reels were installed around the perimeter of the facility so kennels can be sanitized more efficiently. New fans were installed to replace worn and broken fans greatly improving air flow and circulation for the dogs that are housed there. A point of service hot water heater was installed to provide hot water for bathing the dogs and sanitation. Also, the concrete pad was re-sloped to allow waste to naturally flow to the drains. Finally, the drainage system was completely reconstructed to run the entire length of the kennel pad so waste can be better disposed of in a more controlled manner. All of these improvements were focused on improving the existing kennel facility for the health and welfare of MWDs that will be housed there while attending training courses

List of AFSFC 1st Qtr 2020 Award winners with their photos

Like the rest of the Air Force and nation our Airmen stationed at Det 2 MCAS Miramar found ways to keep themselves and the inmates safe by including a hand washing station upon entry into the facility (several throughout the facility), the temperature/questionnaire check station for everyone entering the facility, a makeshift dining facility extension in the gym so inmates can sit one per table instead of usually 3-4 per table; there are also social distance tape markings and everyone wears self-made masks. Det 2’s mission is to ensure the security, good order, discipline and safety of pretrial and adjudged members; to retrain and restore the maximum number of personnel to honorable service; and to prepare inmates for return to civilian life as productive citizens. Det 2 operates at four locations: MCAS Miramar, California Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Chesapeake, Northwest Naval Annex, Virginia

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Col. Brian S.
Greenroad

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Chief Master Sgt.
Anthony L. Blum

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Gerard
Jolivette

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Maj. Gen. Tom Wilcox
Director of Security Forces
Brig. Gen. Roy W. Collins

Deputy Director of Security Forces
Heidi L. Scheppers
Security Forces Career Field Manager
Chief Master Sgt. Tamala L. Hartz

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(877) 273-3098

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Defender Challenge postponed to May 2021

Facebook post - AF/A4S Defender Nation, As we move forward in response to COVID-19 and Recovery we must ensure we protect the force and restore operations into our new normal. Based on current planning considerations DoD wide and prioritization of missions, Defender Challenge is officially postponed to May 2021. This will allow our Defenders time to focus on missions impacted by COVID-19 and recovery operations. We will continue to build space on your range card for recovery operations to take place before putting more on your list. Details about the rescheduled competition will be released once we ensure the continued safety of our Defenders, families and mission accomplishment. Stay Safe! VR – Brig Gen Collins

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