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11-03-2024 Guardmount/News
Air Force Security Forces: A year in review highpoints
By, Major General Thomas Sherman, Mr. Timothy Gerald, Chief Master Sergeant Donald GallagherAir Force Security ForcesWASHINGTON
Defender Family,
2023 was a fast-paced year for our Defender Family. Strategic competition was the central context for the future of air and space power; the Department of the Air Force is doing more than ever to optimize for the strategic environment we face with a unique focus on d...
Read moreSoesterberg Reunions Planned
14-02-2024 Guardmount/News
Soesterberg Reunions Planned
Two reunions for cops that ever served at Soesterberg Air Base as well as anyone else who worked with, or were friends with, cops who served at our base are being planned for 2024 … both will be held in May.
The Dayton, OH Reunion will be held 13-15 May 2024. The POC for that reunion is SSgt Arthur Tabachneck, aka:Dr. Arthur Tabachneck.
The other reunion will be held in Rapid City, SD 16-19 May 2024.
The Facebook groups are:
...Read moreLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT BRIE…
24-01-2024 Guardmount/News
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT BRIEFING
The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) is a United States federal law, enacted in 2004, that allows two classes of persons - the "qualified Law Enforcement officer" and the "qualified retired or separated Law Enforcement officer" - to carry a concealed firearm in any jurisdiction in the United States Territories, regardless of state or local laws, with certain exceptions.
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Read moreAir Force Mourns 5th CMSAF Passing
19-01-2024 Guardmount/News
Air Force Mourns 5th CMSAF Passing
Published Jan. 17, 2024Secretary of the Air Force Public AffairsARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --
Robert D. Gaylor, the fifth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, passed away Jan. 17, at the age of 93.
Gaylor’s career spanned nearly 31 years, leaving a legacy of service, leadership and dedication.
"CMSAF Gaylor was a pillar of our Air Force,” said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass. “For more than 7...
Read moreOperation Vet NOW Honors Fallen Defender…
14-12-2023 Guardmount/News
Operation Vet NOW Honors Fallen Defenders in 2023-2024 Snocross Season
Operation Vet NOW (OVN) is an organization with a program that seeks out fallen veteran heroes to honor in a way similar to NASCAR. They partner with pro athletes and sports teams and series to honor service members killed in the line of duty. In past seasons they have honor EOD, PJ's, CCTs and more. They reach out to the representative associations and foundations of the career field groups.
Here are a cou...
Read moreLocal Security Forces Civilian Defender …
09-11-2023 Guardmount/News
Local Security Forces Civilian Defender Graduates from FBI National Academy
Schriever SFB, CO - On October 5, 2023, the 50th Security Forces Squadron announced that Mr. Allan C. Sacdalan, Deputy Director, has graduated as a member of the 287th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on September 14th, 2023. Mr. Sacdalan is the first Civilian Defender in the squadron and in the Air Force Security Forces Civilian Car...
Read moreTop Cop Promoted to Major General
07-11-2023 Guardmount/News
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
General Officer Announcement
On 27 October 2023 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nomination:
Air Force Brig. Gen. Thomas P. Sherman for appointment to the grade of major general. Sherman is currently serving as the director, Security Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, D.C
On 5 Dece...
Read moreIt may have had its origin back as far as the Revolutionary War, this bond that ties us so firmly together. But, whenever it started, it developed slowly through the years, forged in adversity, strengthened by danger, tried by endless hours of mind numbing boredom, honed by the terror of battle, and brought to fruition by the exhilaration of our achievements.
It withstood the bitter years of World War II, the frustrations of Korea, and the agony of Viet Nam; reveled in the revival that began with Grenada and Panama; stood steadfastly through the long grinding years of the Cold War; and blossomed brilliantly in the sands of Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm. It is a gem hidden in the folds of brotherhood that, in a larger sense, binds together all who have ever served beneath our country’s colors. It is unique to us, the men and women of the United States Air Force Security Police (Forces).
Because of it, we have a special sense of pride in our calling, in our comrades, and in ourselves. Down deep we know that our standing on the stone, enduring the bite of the “Old Hawk,” or sweltering in the sun; our suffering the benign neglect of those who should have known better; our fighting desperately in a jungle, on a frozen hill, or in burning desert sand; or our going quietly in harm’s way while those we guarded slept made a difference.
But, why is this bond so different—so unique? It is because we cared for each other in a special way. From the youngster standing his first post to the highest-ranking noncommissioned officer and officer, we had a special place in our hearts for all who wore the shield.
That caring spanned the great diversity of our duties, tied us together in the face of adversity, and made us a family in the truest sense. Because of it, there was always a helping hand, a word of comfort or encouragement, a boost when the going got tough, and a friend when one was needed. 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.
William R. Brooksher
BGen USAF (Ret)
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