Fallen Law Enforcement Officers from Acr…
14-05-2025 Guardmount/News

Fallen Law Enforcement Officers from Across the Country Honored During 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13th in Washington, D.C.
(Article is from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund webpage https://nleomf.org/)
The names of 345 law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty to be honored and officially added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 moreFallen Law Enforcement Officers from Across the Country Honored During 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13th in Washington, D.C.
Fallen Law Enforcement Officers from Across the Country Honored During 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13th in Washington, D.C.
(Article is from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund webpage https://nleomf.org/)
The names of 345 law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty to be honored and officially added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 2, 2025) – The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has formally announced that there are 345 names of U.S. law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in 2025. The names will be engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial during the month of April and properly dedicated during the 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil held on the National Mall between 4th and 7th streets in Washington, DC, at 8:00 pm on May 13, 2025.
The 2025 “Roll Call of Heroes” features the names of official Line-of-Duty Fallen Heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. This includes 148 federal, state, tribal and local law enforcement officers who died in the line-of-duty in 2024, along with previous years where cases have been approved by NLEOMF’s research department. The total number of line-of-duty deaths in 2024 represents a 25% increase in officer deaths compared to 2023.
After thorough research and approval by the names committee, 197 officers who died in previous years – before 2024 – will also have their names inscribed this year. Their sacrifice is now being recognized after the Memorial Fund’s research staff confirmed the circumstances of their death and their record of law enforcement service.
“As we gather once more to honor our fallen officers, we’re reminded not only of the lives they gave, but of the unwavering devotion that led them to serve,” said William Alexander, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. “Their courage and selflessness continue to guide us—they embody the very spirit of law enforcement. This solemn moment is a time to grieve, to remember, and to ensure that we carry their legacy forward with gratitude and purpose.”
Each May 13th, during National Police Week, an estimated 30,000 people attend the Candlelight Vigil ceremony in Washington, D.C., including surviving family members, friends, law enforcement colleagues, and others. The event brings people together from across the country to honor the officers and be surrounded by strength in remembering their service and ultimate sacrifice.
With these additions, there will now be 24,412 officers’ names engraved on the Memorial, representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, federal law enforcement, and campus and military police agencies.
(Editor’s Note: The below link will allow you to watch the entire recorded vigil. Brig Gen Brian Filler appears at 1:38:08 to read the names of the 11 Defenders whose names were added to the memorial. Also see the cover of the Apr-Jun 2025 Security Forces Magazine and article on page 16 for the pictures and back story from the Eagle Chapter.) https://youtu.be/5ALpizgnNz8
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.
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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