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  • New Emergency Operations Center to be built at Tyndall AFB

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Following a recent contract award, a new $13.8 million Emergency Management Operations Center will ensure Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, remains on course to be the Installation of the Future.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division, Mobile

  • AFIMSC seeks challenging I&MS topics for I-WEPTAC

    The deadline to submit ideas to help shape the future of combat support is soon approaching. Submissions for the 2022 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference are due Sept. 15.

  • Eielson Defenders shape future of Security Forces career field

    Defenders from the 354th Security Forces Squadron were selected to beta test the Air Force Security Forces Center's new Security Forces Weapons Qualification Course. Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, is one of 15 installations participating in the trial.

  • AFIMSC remembers 9/11

    This year, to mark the 20th anniversary, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Airmen and families around the globe shared their memories and experiences with each other.

  • A day full of anxiety: recounting 9/11

    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. I was on a bad path and didn’t really have a lot of aspirations or discipline in my life. Most classrooms back then had the old, round TVs attached to the wall; however,

  • Departing command chief reflects on tenure at AFIMSC

    As he prepares to leave the position he’s held since July 2019, the command chief master sergeant at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center reflected on the role he said he was meant to take on. Chief Master Sgt. Edwin Ludwigsen oversaw the health, welfare and professional development

  • 841st MSFS Defenders sharpen skills at Fort Harrison

    MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Montana –  Defenders from the 841st Missile Security Forces Squadron spent the day at the Fort Harrison firing range village, completing multiple training exercises including breaching and weapon skills, culminating in the clearing of a mock village using training

  • Air Force BRAC program nears transfer milestones

    Between now and the end of 2022, if all goes according to plan, the Air Force will transfer just over an acre of land in the middle of Alaska and 263 acres outside a small town in Illinois to local communities and close the chapter on the storied histories of Galena Forward Operating Location,

  • AFIMSC expands eLearning platform to Total Force

    The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Directorate of Personnel team relaunched the RedVector eLearning platform recently, making it accessible to more Airmen and Guardians to provide broader support for job-mandated training requirements, professional credentialing and licensing.

  • Integrated Defense keeps Tyndall secure

    August may be recognized as Antiterrorism Awareness Month, but the military is aware all the time.The installation commander has the ultimate authority and responsibility when it comes to antiterrorism and force protection. The 325th Security Forces Squadron, tasked in leading initiatives and

  • Rucking around with the 934th Security Forces Squadron in yearlong challenge

    Anyone for a yearlong ruck march challenge? At the start of this fiscal year, 934th Airlift Wing Airmen and civilians started rucking on and off base completing monthly challenges. What they are doing is participating in a yearlong ruck beta test for Resolute Defender. Created and sponsored by the

  • Senate confirms Kendall to be Air Force Secretary

    Frank Kendall won confirmation from the Senate July 26 to be the 26th Secretary of the Air Force, placing an official with decades-long service in defense issues in the top civilian job at a time when the department is navigating new global challenges and wide-reaching modernization efforts.

  • Female body armor secures Hanscom defenders

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Defenders from the 66th Security Forces Squadron recently received the newest issue of body armor designed specifically for females. The developed armor is a lighter weight than previous editions and features a curved chest plate and shorter torso size. An adjustable

  • AFIMSC accelerates change across the enterprise with Big Data

    The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is improving data-driven decision making processes across the Air and Space Forces. The center hosted a Big Data Summit June 15-17 to share the its data management strategy, vision and ongoing efforts with key stakeholders.

  • Sabers honor MWD during retirement ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Carla looks up at her handler, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dontae Stamps, 52nd Security Forces Squadron kennel master, during MWD Carla’s retirement ceremony at the base theater on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 3, 2021. The 2016 National Defense Authorization

  • #AFDefender: Tech. Sgt. Zachary Tyler Shives

    (Editor's Note: 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. In addition to honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, we wanted to use

  • 60th SFS partners with CDCR for K-9 joint training

    K-9 correctional officers from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation trained with the 60th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers. The CDCR conducted three separate, three-day training events at three different site locations throughout Northern California with

  • #AFDefender: Master Sgt. Jason Pritchett

    (Editor's Note: 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. In addition to honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, we wanted to use

  • Hanscom teams support testing of A.I. and ‘robotic dogs’ at Tyndall

    Two Hanscom teams are helping to build the “base of the future” by integrating an exciting new force protection technology at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. Teams within the Force Protection and Special Programs Divisions, both headquartered here, supplied and integrated the 325th Security Forces

  • #AFDefender: Tech. Sgt. Curtis J. Kapp

    (Editor's Note: 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. In addition to honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, we wanted to use

  • #AFDefender: Meet Staff Sgt. Allouweishes Exzavion Jamal Dodd

    (Editor's Note: 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. In addition to honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, we wanted to use

  • AFIMSC releases strategic plan

    The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center released a strategic plan April 9, outlining priorities and associated goals the center is pursuing to optimize delivery of installation and mission support to the Air Force and Space Force.

  • AFSFC to improve U.S. government-wide working dog programs

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Security Forces Center-led Government Working Dog Category Intelligence Team aims to improve the cost, process and procurement of government working dogs across 14 federal agencies. 

  • #IAMIMSC: Master Sgt. Alicia Clark

    Meet Master Sgt. Alicia Clark, commander’s support staff NCO in charge, Air Force Security Forces Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

  • New SUVs provide cooler, smoother ride for Defender canines

    The Air Force Security Forces Center’s Vehicle Program delivered the first of the new military working dog patrol vehicles to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, as part of their initiative to modernize Defender equipment across the Air Force.

  • Brig. Gen. Roy W. Collins: A Year in Review

    2020 was a fast-paced year for Defender Nation. Our Security Forces Enterprise navigated tough decisions on security and risk to maintain unblinking security for our installations at home and abroad. We enable the Department of the Air Force to fly, fight and win in air, space, and cyberspace. To

  • 23d SFS receives AF’s first female body armor

    The 23d Security Forces Squadron received the first female body armor from the Air Force Nov. 3, here.The 23d SFS, along with Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, received the new armor to provide more form-fitting and comfortable armor to female Airmen.

  • Commentary: Get involved, support your AFIMSC family

    Senior Master Sgt. Eric Peterson, AFIMSC First Sergeant, asks teammates to get involved, support each other and participate in family fun and professional development events that aim to help the entire AFIMSC family connect and grow.

  • Computerized canines to join Team Tyndall

    Over the last year, Tyndall Air Force Base and the 325th Security Forces Squadron have been working with Ghost Robotics to develop a system to enhance security and safety for the base population.Tyndall will be one of the first Air Force bases to implement semi-autonomous robot dogs into their

  • AFIMSC builds culture of family, fun

    Strong families and a connected workforce. That’s what Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center senior leaders believe is paramount for mission success.

  • JBSA Security Forces sharpen skills with AACOG assistance

    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

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFLCMC) – Security Forces units across the Air Force will begin receiving new body armor following completion of final gear inspections by officials with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Human Systems Division.The 23rd Security Forces Squadron at

  • Next-generation helmets keep Defenders lethal, ready

    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

    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.

  • AMC Phoenix Raven Course continues strong during COVID-19

    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

  • New SF Center commander focuses on lethal, ready Defenders

    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

  • GREENROAD LEAVES SECURITY FORCES CAREER FIELD A LEGACY OF CHANGE

    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

  • AFSFC Conducts Kennel and Military Working Dog Health Assessment

    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

  • AFLCMC acquires new Air Force handgun

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFLCMC) – Combat Arms units across the Air Force are getting new and improved 9mm caliber handguns to replace the M9 pistols that have been in service since 1985.The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Small Arms Program Office acquired approximately

  • Air Force awards contract for improved Female Body Armor

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Female Fitment Program Office has awarded a contract to begin production and development for body armor designed to better protect female Airmen during combat and contingency operations.Finding uniform items and gear

  • Deter, Detect and Defeat: MWD training safeguards TLR

    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

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

    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,

  • Commentary: Transforming the Civilian Defender Program

    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

  • Warhawk teammate earns FAPAC Uniformed Services Award

    Pante-Berrios finds the diversity across the United States to be heartwarming and in the Asian and Pacific Islander community specifically, she has seen many success stories. She hopes that Asian and Pacific Islanders maintain their identity even in a multicultural society.

  • The Final Guard Mount: remembering fallen Defenders

    One of the sobering truths of serving as a Defender in the U.S. Air Force is that you never know when your next formation will be your last. This is the solemn reminder Airmen of the 39th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) faced when they conducted a Final Guard Mount ceremony to conclude National

  • 4th Graders go behind the 'virtual' scenes with K-9 training

    The 341st Training Squadron conducts all military working dog initial training as well as all MWD handlers courses for the Department of Defense right here at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. This elite team was able to share what they do with a class of 4th grade students from Buda

  • Month of the Military Caregiver: Hidden Heroes

    May is recognized as the Department of Defense’s Month of the Military Caregiver. This time is used to honor, commend, and show appreciation for those that care for wounded, ill and injured service members. The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) has a Caregiver Support and Family Program to

  • 100th SFS celebrates National Police Week 2020

    Defenders from the 100th Security Forces Squadron and the Team Mildenhall community recently celebrated National Police Week 2020, which ran from May 10 to 16.The celebration included a parade and ruck march around the base by 100th SFS members, a candlelight vigil, and opening and closing

  • Devil Raiders honor National Police Week

    In honor National Police Week, Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing participated in various events in honor of law enforcement officers May 10-16 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and Travis Air Force Base, Calif. National Police Week dates back to 1962, when President John F.

  • Police Week 2020: Defender Busch Beats the Odds

    Hailing from Sugarloaf, Penn., Busch started Air Force Basic Military Training May 20, 2019 and at graduation on July 19, 2019, she was all set to start a promising career as a Security Forces Defender. But an accident during technical training at the 343rd Training Squadron put her childhood dreams

  • Honoring fallen Defenders: 100th SFS Memorial Ruck March

    Airmen from the 100th Security Forces Squadron took part in the 100th SFS Memorial Ruck March as part of events to commemorate National Police Week 2020 at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 13, 2020. National Police Week is an observance in the United States which pays tribute to local, state and federal

  • Mass. National Guard provides security support on Nantucket

    A team of Air National Guard Security Forces and Army National Guard Military Police are on the island community of Nantucket assisting the local police department by providing security at the Nantucket Cottage Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Neighborhood Support COVID-19 Response, Airmen and Soldiers on the Mission

    Security Forces Airmen from the 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Mass., and Soldiers with the 747th Military Police Company, Massachusetts Army National Guard, are providing security for testing sites and shelters for the homeless who may be positive COVID-19. The Airmen and

  • Got Your Six, Infantrymen reinforce the 104th Air Guard mission

    Infantrymen from 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry Regiment, Bravo Company, are activated in response to COVID-19 to ensure there is enough manpower available to safeguard the 104th Fighter Wing assets and personnel. During the pandemic, the infantrymen will be working alongside the 104th Security

  • Aviano Competition Qualification for USAFE Team for 2020 Defender Challenge

    “The model defender possesses the qualities that 99% of wyvern defenders exhibit each day: discipline…in thought and action; physically and mentally ready to conquer the challenges of dynamic operating environments; lethal…superior in tactics, smarter than the enemy, and deadly behind the trigger,”

  • The Year of the Defender Improved Career Field Capabilities

    As we move forward into the New Year, I’d like to reflect upon the past, “Year of the Defender” and how this critical initiative equipped our Defenders to be more lethal and more ready. The increased investment in training, resourcing and equipment provided the career field with a spark that will

  • ANG Defender Challenge team trains at Ft. Chaffee

    Security forces Airmen from across the United States gathered at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, from January 21-25, 2020, to train for the Defender Challenge, a competition between security forces members.

  • Brig. Gen. Collins visits Team Little Rock

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Roy Collins, U.S. Air Force Security Forces director, and Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection deputy chief of staff, visited Little Rock Air Force Base Dec. 19 through Dec. 20 to get a first-hand look at the 19th Security Forces Squadron's mission capabilities and

  • Wilcox takes command of AFIMSC

    Maj. Gen. Tom Wilcox took command of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center July 25 at a ceremony in the Gateway Club on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

  • Airmen cultivate leadership qualities through Ranger Assessment Course

    A small formation of Airmen gather around a flagpole, next to it is a large rock with the words, “Not for the weak or fainthearted” painted in bright yellow, box letters. An authoritative voice can be heard, “Varela, first stanza. Fundis, second stanza. Dickerson, third stanza. Gardner, fourth

  • Views from the fishbowl: getting to know the new AFMC commander

    The first thing that Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr. placed on his desk when he arrived at the Air Force Materiel Command headquarters was not a nameplate, laptop or a to-do list for his first few days in office.Rather, it was a clear glass fishbowl containing a single orange goldfish with wide eyes

  • Interagency exercise paves way for progressive training

    Members of the 841st Missile Security Forces Squadron, 40th Helicopter Squadron, 341st Security Support Squadron tactical response force, 341st Medical Group and 341st Missile Wing safety, with support from the 12th Missile Squadron, participated in an integrated exercise, displaying the weapons and

  • Holloman MWD handlers train to medically assist their partners

    The 49th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainers conducted training with U.S. Army veterinarian technicians from Fort Bliss, Texas, simulating medically assisting their dogs in multiple scenarios that can take place in a deployed environment.

  • National Police Week honored at Kunsan

    National Police Week concluded at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 17, 2019. Members from the 8th Security Forces Squadron participated and competed in multiple activities May 13 through 17, showcasing some of Kunsan’s finest in action.

  • Defenders win Air Force level Award

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan.—The 22nd Security Forces Squadron from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, achieved the Best Medium Unit Award in not only the Air Mobility Command, but also the Air Force.

  • Military, civilians band together for domestic threat response training

    The 628th Security Forces Squadron partnered with Citadel cadets, as well as the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. and Marine Patrol teams for a joint training exercise April 12, 2019, on Naval Weapons Station Charleston, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.The intent of the operation was to

  • Military working dog hunts down aircrew

    Staff Sgt. Antonio Padilla, 336th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, and Alf, 366th SFS military working dog (MWD), acting as opposition forces, hunt down aircrew to enhance the combat readiness of both parties during a search and rescue operation as part of a Gunfighter Flag

  • Honoring a fallen hero: MWD Nemo

    An empty kennel with a bowl and leash were placed on the stage during the memorial.The kennel remains empty as a reminder of the sacrifice, bravery and dedication to the duty Military Working Dog Nemo had. The now unused leash and collar on top is a symbol of freedom Nemo has as he roams free with