324th Training Squadron Dedicates Traini…
24-04-2025 Guardmount/News

324th Training Squadron Dedicates Training Complex to Fallen AirmanBy Logan Steele, 37th Training Wing Public Affairs, 8 April 2025
Defenders from the 324th Training Squadron and the 802nd Security Forces Squadron stand at a memorial to honor Airman First Class Elizabeth Jacobson April 4, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Jacobson was the first Defender killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 324th Training Squadron complex was dedicated with a memorial in her honor...
Read moreSystem High Hiring Event - 29 April 2025
02-04-2025 Guardmount/News

We are hosting a hiring event on Tuesday, April 29th and would like to invite you to attend! We will have the program managers available to discuss our career opportunities as a Program Security Representative (PSR). If you or someone you know are interested in learning more about how you can contribute to the mission of the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) as a PSR, please register using the link below:
https://forms.office.com/g/4BkbvpL0 DARPA Hiring Event...
Read moreFort Worth Activities
25-03-2025 Guardmount/News
Fort Worth is Annual Meeting Host CityBy Terry Ferguson, CMSgt (ret) and Andrew Corso, Col (ret)
The Billie Renfroe Chapter proudly invites all members to this year’s Annual National Meeting in our neck of the woods and enjoy some Cowtown hospitality.
THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL MEETING will be held at the Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle near Texas Motor Speedway from 20-24 August. The theme this year is Cowtown Round-up. We have a great exp...
Read morePlanning Your Fort Worth National Meetin…
31-01-2025 Guardmount/News

Planning Your Fort Worth National Meeting TripBy Robin Younk, Billie Renfroe Chapter Treasurer
As the Treasurer for the Billie Renfro Chapter of the AFSFA, I would like to welcome y’all to COWTOWN and the 39th Air Force Security Forces Association Annual Meeting in Fort Worth, Texas!
I am so pleased to be able to share with you some great sites that all visitors to the city must see along with area shopping, museums, and a few extras! Fort Worth won my heart in the late ...
Read moreAFSFA Advertisement in USA TODAY Special…
28-01-2025 Guardmount/News

The USA TODAY YEAR IN DEFENSE Special Edition is available now for free on newsstands and via the link. Look for the AFSFA advertisement on page 79! https://usatodayspecial-va.newsmemory.com/...
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Air Force Security Forces: A year in rev…
21-01-2025 Guardmount/News

Air Force Security Forces: A year in review
By, Brigadier General (s) Brian Filler, Mr. Timothy Gerald, and Chief Master Sergeant Donald GallagherAir Force Security ForcesWASHINGTON –
Defenders,
The Air Force once again finds itself at a critical juncture—an era of Great Power Competition (GPC) marked by a new security environment, a rapidly evolving character of war, and a formidable competitor. This new era requires understanding its challenges and the attribute...
Read more2024 CONGRATS are in order ...
07-10-2024 Guardmount/News

2024 CONGRATS are in order ….
Security Forces Foundation Scholarship Awardees
AFSFA maintains three scholarship funds awarding up to ten (10) $500.00 grants yearly. These scholarships are available to all enlisted, active duty, ANG and AF Res Security Forces members in the rank of E-6 and below and their spouses. Filing period is 1 June through 31 July every year and the announcement and forms are found at the AFSFA web site: www.afsfaonline.com
AFSFA congr...
Read moreSystem High Hiring Event - 29 April 2025
We are hosting a hiring event on Tuesday, April 29th and would like to invite you to attend! We will have the program managers available to discuss our career opportunities as a Program Security Representative (PSR). If you or someone you know are interested in learning more about how you can contribute to the mission of the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) as a PSR, please register using the link below:
https://forms.office.com/g/4BkbvpL0 DARPA Hiring Event
Here is more information about the event:
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Punch Bowl Social, 2nd floor
4238 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1180, Arlington, Virginia
Fort Worth Activities
Fort Worth is Annual Meeting Host City
By Terry Ferguson, CMSgt (ret) and Andrew Corso, Col (ret)
The Billie Renfroe Chapter proudly invites all members to this year’s Annual National Meeting in our neck of the woods and enjoy some Cowtown hospitality.
THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL MEETING will be held at the Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle near Texas Motor Speedway from 20-24 August. The theme this year is Cowtown Round-up. We have a great experience in-store for you this year, starting on Wednesday, with the small batch tour. One of the scheduled stops is of course to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Thursday, we will host the CMSgt Howard Redd Memorial Golf Tournament right at the same property as the Annual Meeting. Thursday night will be our traditional Meet-and-Great. Friday, we will kick off the Annual Meeting followed by a tour of Lockhead Martin (F-35) or The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (TBD). Saturday, we’ll complete our Annual Meeting followed by our banquet that evening. Sunday will be our morning prayer and remembrance. That would conclude this year’s events.
Air Force Security Forces: A year in review
Air Force Security Forces: A year in review
By, Brigadier General (s) Brian Filler, Mr. Timothy Gerald, and Chief Master Sergeant Donald Gallagher
Air Force Security Forces
WASHINGTON –
Defenders,
The Air Force once again finds itself at a critical juncture—an era of Great Power Competition (GPC) marked by a new security environment, a rapidly evolving character of war, and a formidable competitor. This new era requires understanding its challenges and the attributes needed to succeed. Embracing change is not a choice; it is a necessity. The Air Force is reoptimizing for high-end conflicts and long-term strategic competition.
This task is not new for the Security Forces career field – to be fully supporting our Air Force and Space Force operations of today, while also looking ahead at how we organize, train, and equip for the future. The Air Force focus on GPC coincides with several Defender modernization efforts that have been years in the making. We cannot rest only on these efforts coming online today; we must also look ahead at what we must set into motion for future needs. Looking ahead, the Air Force Security Forces Directorate is currently working on how we deploy, including deployment models and training; we are evaluating what weapons we deploy and the full fielding of the joint light tactical vehicle; we are investing in training to ensure that Defenders are capable and ready; and we are adapting for counter small unmanned aerial systems (C-sUAS).
Your First AFSFA National Meeting!
Your First AFSFA National Meeting!
Ever wondered what an AFSFA National Meeting is about and what it includes? Well, this year’s meeting in Fort Worth would be a great meeting to start with! The 39th annual AFSFA National Meeting is shaping up to be one to remember. Now let’s see if we can entice you to join us this August with this general outline.
We will be based at the Marriott Dallas/Fort Worth Championship Circle hotel, 3300 Championship Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177 from 20-25 August 2025. Reservations can be made now by calling 866-348-3984 or 817-961-0800 use the code “AFSFA FALL 2025” to get our special meeting rate. If you want to come 3 days earlier, or stay 3 days later, you can still use our special room rate by calling Karla at 817-497-3024. You can also go online at to book your reservation: https://tinyurl.com/AFSFA-FALL-2025
The room rates are guaranteed up until 30 July 2025; after that, they may not be available. The discounted meeting rate is $165 for up to two guests, and includes a complimentary hot breakfast, free parking, free Wi-Fi, and a complimentary shuttle that is available for destinations within a five-mile radius of the hotel.
The 39th AFSFA National Meeting registration documents will be available on the AFSFA website starting 1 April 2025 and will also be located on the last seven pages in the April-June and July-September issues of the Security Forces Magazine. The option for online registration will be available through a link that goes public on 1 April. Watch the homepage on the AFSFA website, afsfaonline.com, for the announcement that registration documents and link have gone live.
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