Air Force Security Forces Center News

Call for Innovation Rodeo ideas nears Dec. 1 deadline

Shannon Carabajal — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 19:38:00 GMT

With less than a month to go in their annual call-for-topics campaign, the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is still looking for innovative ideas with potential to change the Air Force.

JBSA Security Forces sharpen skills with AACOG assistance

Airman 1st Class Tyler McQuiston — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT

The Alamo Area Council of Governments, a voluntary association of cities, counties and special districts within South Central Texas, has a longstanding relationship with the San Antonio military community and recently hosted a training event for Joint Base San Antonio security forces members.

AFLCMC to deliver improved female body armor

Brian Brackens — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:09:00 GMT

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFLCMC) – Security Forces units across the Air Force will

Next-generation helmets keep Defenders lethal, ready

Malcolm McClendon — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 22:14:00 GMT

The Air Force Security Forces Center 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.

Partnerships strengthen Defender capabilities

Malcolm McClendon — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 02:35:00 GMT

Through an innovative acquisition model developed by the Air Force Installation Contracting Center, the Air Force Security Forces Center is now able to procure gear and resources for Security Forces Defenders much faster.

2nd SFS Airman awarded Kaleth O. Wright Excellence in Leadership Scholarship

Senior Airman Tessa B. Corrick — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:06:00 GMT

An Airman from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron was selected as the first ever recipient of the Kaleth O. Wright Excellence in Leadership Scholarship, an honor given on behalf of the Air Force Sergeants Association in conjunction with Waldorf University, Forest City, Iowa.

AMC Phoenix Raven Course continues strong during COVID-19

Maj. George Tobias — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:18:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center instructors executed the first Phoenix Raven Qualification Course of the year from July 27 to Aug. 19, 2020. Due to the constraints of COVID-19, the Phoenix Raven instructors of the 421st Combat Training Squadron had to completely redesign the PRQC in order to maintain the health and safety of the students and instructors, while also meeting all the training requirements to produce fully qualified Air Force security forces Ravens.

New SF Center commander focuses on lethal, ready Defenders

By Vicki Stein — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:39:00 GMT

The Air Force Security Forces Center welcomed Col. Aaron Guill as its new commander during a change of command ceremony Tuesday. Guill becomes the center’s third commander since it became primary subordinate unit under AFIMSC in 2015. He takes over from Col. Brian Greenroad, who retires Aug. 14 after a 28-year Air Force career. Guill previously served as director of the Air Force Profession of Arms Center of Excellence at Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.

374th SFS strengthens bilateral ties with Koku-Jieitai

Machiko Arita — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 17:30:00 GMT

The 374th Security Forces Squadron performed a flightline-intrusion scenario to test the comprehension and ability of Koku-Jieitai members to react quickly under pressure.

GREENROAD LEAVES SECURITY FORCES CAREER FIELD A LEGACY OF CHANGE

Vicki Stein, AFIMSC/PA — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:10:27 GMT

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Colonel Brian Greenroad, commander of the Air Force Security Forces Center since 2016, will retire on August 14 following 28 years of active duty service to the U.S. Air Force and Security Forces worldwide. He will be succeeded by Colonel Aaron Guill, who currently serves as Director, Profession of Arms Center of Excellence at Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. During Greenroad’s tenure at AFSFC, he has strategically led their cross-functional team which includes security forces, intelligence, office of special investigations, explosives ordnance disposal, personnel, finance, medical, scientific, communications, and engineering personnel.

Integrated Base Defense Security Systems Modernization – Where the SF Enterprise is Going

Ms. Heidi Scheppers, Deputy Director. Security Forces, HQ AF/A4S — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 17:01:00 GMT

At an operational level, the National Defense Strategy makes it clear that the homeland is no longer a sanctuary. In our field, we have always known that to be true, but now it is part of the strategic calculus.This new paradigm needs novel concepts and approaches to ensure mission success in this new age and into the future. To get there, we are using CSAFs’ back to back focus on Defenders and Integrated base defense to examine our legacy systems, modernize, and imagine the technologies that will serve our needs.

AFSFC Conducts Kennel and Military Working Dog Health Assessment

Rachel Kersey, 502nd ABW/PA — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 20:14:00 GMT

The Air Force Security Forces Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has launched the Kennel Health Assessment 2.0 project officially as of July 8, 2020. The purpose of KHA 2.0 is to ascertain the holistic state of all of the kennels across the Air Force to ensure the wellbeing of all Military Working Dogs.

New defense system at Nellis increases security capabilities

Airman Zachary Rufus — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 18:25:00 GMT

The Air Force Security Forces Center selected Nellis Air Force Base as one of three bases to test a new security system called the Pre-emplaced Electric Vehicle Stopper (PEVS).

Chief Master Sgt. Brian L. Lewis Named 19th Security Forces Career Field Manager

HQ USAF A4S Security Forces — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 15:42:00 GMT

Chief Master Sgt. Brian L. Lewis has been selected to become the 19th Security Forces Career Field Manager, becoming the top enlisted advisor to the Air Force Director of Security Forces. In this role, Lewis will advise on security forces policy, organizing, training, equipping, and maintaining mission readiness. In selecting Lewis, Brig. Gen. Roy W. Collins, Director of Security Forces, said “Chief Lewis has an impressive background and skillset needed in an environment where we are making huge changes in the career field.”

31st FW conducts Operation Porcupine 2020

Staff Sgt. Heidi Goodsell — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 08:56:00 GMT

Multiple squadrons from the 31st Fighter Wing worked closely during Exercise Operation Porcupine, June 30, 2020, at Aviano Air Base.

AFLCMC acquires new Air Force handgun

Brian Brackens — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:35:00 GMT

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFLCMC) – Combat Arms units across the Air Force are getting

Air Force awards contract for improved Female Body Armor

By Daryl Mayer, AFLCMC Public Affairs — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 13:47:00 GMT

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Female Fitment

Deter, Detect and Defeat: MWD training safeguards TLR

Airman 1st Class Aaron Irvin — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:46:00 GMT

The 19th Security Forces Squadron recently certified the newest military working dog drug detection team on Little Rock Air Force Base. With over 28 years of cumulative service, Tech. Sgt. Brooks Jones, 19th SFS MWD trainer and handler, and MWD Alfa, stand ready to uphold the standards set by the Uniform Code of Military Justice and make a positive impact on the base.

S.A. Rotary Club virtual immerse in K-9 handler training

Rachel Kersey — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:15:00 GMT

Cadre members of the 341st Training Squadron’s K-9 Handlers course at Joint Base San Antonio--Lackland showcased the training military members undergo to become military working dog handlers during a virtual demonstration for members of the San Antonio Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Ranch Texas, June 3, 2020. “I think the program speaks to us on many levels,” she said. “As those who appreciate dogs and their unique talents, as citizens who are proud of the special things going on in our San Antonio community, and as patriots who appreciate what our military and their dogs are doing to preserve freedom in the world.”

Commentary: Transforming the Civilian Defender Program

Mrs. Heidi L. Scheppers, Deputy Director, Security Forces — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:03:23 GMT

U.S. Air Force leadership declared 2020 as the Year of Integrated Base Defense (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. This year, we continue to invest in the Civilian Defender Program to create the most lethal and ready force. We have invested in human capital, training, retention, and career growth.