Defender Nation Farewell Note!
Defenders - it is my honor to have this opportunity to say THANK YOU for your Leadership and Sacrifice over the last three plus years. I have been honored to serve Defender Nation as the Director. What I will remember most about this opportunity is the tenacity from the field to continue to work hard and ensure our Defenders are trained and proficient at the skills needed to protect our families, resources, mission and each other!
Although the time has flown by, I had the opportunity to visit many units and staffs and meet the faces behind the positions that truly make our Career Field great. Every unit has a unique mission...and an internal culture that ensures our Defenders are well taken care of. Many thanks to the Command teams across the career field! Your leadership does not go unnoticed, as you ensure 43K Total Force Defenders remain OUR focus.
Over the last three years, we made substantial progress for the career field. Thank you to the Defenders who championed key initiatives and focused on our primary mission of Air Base Ground Defense.
Together, we made tremendous progress toward Air Base Ground Defense, female defender retention & progression, physical fitness, Integrated Case Management, Cyber Security, Weapons & Tactics, Law Enforcement and much more.
My heart remains with those Defender on the frontline that you lead...whom stand post all around the world and in all-weather conditions to ensure Mission Success!
We are very fortunate to have great SF COMMAND Teams, like YOU...on the frontline leading the Total Force and those that have come before us!
I wish you ALL the very best in your Command "TEAM" tours!
Always remember we EARN our Badge and Beret every day...wishing you ALL the Best!
Stay Safe!
VR - Defender Collins
Brig Gen Collins
Director of Security Forces
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Editor's Note: Brig Gen Collins has moved to a joint command position and Mr Timothy Gerald is now the Action Director of Security Forces.
