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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...

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Soesterberg 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:

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LAW 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.

We are Defense Consulting Services, and we produce t...

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Air 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...

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Operation 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...

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Local 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...

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Top 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...

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How www.shopafsfa.com Saved My Weekend

A True Story by an AFSFA Member about our web portal www.shopafsfa.com

edsvehicleSo, there I was … facing a dilemma with my 1999 Dodge B1500 van on Wednesday morning before the Memorial Day Weekend. 

My front wheel bearings were going out and I needed to replace them.  Here comes the weekend and “what to do”?  After a little thought, !!LightBulb!!! Maybe there’s something on www.shopafsfa.com that could be a solution!!

Well, here it is: I found the Advance Auto Store on www.shopafsfa.com AND I found the parts I needed at a good price. Since my mechanic was already lined up to do the work anyway I simply asked him how he would feel about me providing the parts.  He was OK with that and said he would write on the invoice CUSTOMER SUPPLIED PARTS and complete the job. Now only thing needed was to purchase the parts.   WOW!!  Sixty-eight dollars and ninety-two cents ($68.92)!  Do they have them in stock?  How soon can I pick them up? (It’s already 10:30 PM on Wednesday night.)  Immediately an answer is received: Yes, all parts in stock and are available for pick up in the morning!  (If there wasn’t a such a rush to get the parts they could have been shipped to my home.)  

With everything looking good I placed the order.  Now … even better news...actually,  WOW!!!  The purchase was eligible for a discount so instead of $68.92 the price actually was $48.24!!!  Purchase made and, immediately, there was an email telling me to pick up the parts in the morning.

Because I was shopping on our site, www.shopafsfa.com my cashback was $1.05 for shopping there www.shopafsfa.com.  And, AFSFA also made a few pennies … all while shopping at 10:30 PM on a Wednesday night from the comfort of my study. And I didn’t even need to shop around or drive to 2 or 3 other parts suppliers. SO I saved myself time, mileage gas and everyone wins … plus I got cash back and made AFSFA a little money.

Many of you probably already shop online already … so why not continue that online shopping plus save a little more and help your association? From office supplies to auto parts … simply try it and watch your savings build.  If you have any questions or need online navigation assistance let Kathy and me know. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 800 693 3031 or watch this video.  AFSFA Portal Tour

For further current updates and information check you the AFSFA web site Forum area for new and improved searching methods and products.

 

 

 

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