The blue beret is unique to the men and women who serve as members of an elite group – the U.S. Air Force Security Forces. The beret represents the history of the United States Air Force Security Forces, and a legacy of commitment and sacrifice to our Nation and our people. "Because of it, we have a special sense of pride in our calling, in our comrades, and in ourselves. It endures forever and, because of it, we are never alone. How fortunate we are to share in this bond – The Bond of the Blue Beret." (Downloadable PDF)
Brig. Gen. (Ret) William R. Brooksher, Air Force Chief of Security Police, (Oct. 1, 1978 - Sept. 1, 1981)