Director of Security Forces Pins on Star
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA (PENTAGON) --
Air Force Brig. Gen. Brian A. Filler formally pinned on his star during a ceremony celebrating his promotion on July 20 at the National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
In an event attended by Headquarters Air Force Security Forces staff, Filler’s wife, and their two children, retired Maj. Gen. John T. Wilcox II praised Filler as someone who has the perfect background and experience to lead the career field at this time of great consequence.
Wilcox noted that the Air Force is adapting to meet the challenges of today.
In his remarks, Filler thanked numerous family members, friends, mentors, and colleagues to whom he attributes his success.
A graduate of the University of Colorado, Boulder, Filler is a career security forces officer who has completed various command and staff assignments at the unit, major command, combatant command and Headquarters Air Force levels. Filler has deployed in support of operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and supported Operation Inherent Resolve from Turkey.
Prior to assuming his current position, Filler served as Director, Air Force Colonel Management, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia.
Filler currently serves as the Director of Security Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Arlington, Virginia. He is the focal point for ensuring base defense operations, the physical security of Air Force nuclear assets and planning, and programming for more than 43,000 active-duty and Reserve component security forces at locations worldwide.
As the Director of Security Forces, Filler has spent the past year ensuring Defenders are organized, trained, equipped and prepared to support operational and contingency plans. He also provides policy and oversight for protecting Air Force resources from terrorism, criminal acts, sabotage, and acts of war.
Filler understands that the career field finds itself at a critical juncture - marked by a new security environment.
“Embracing change is not a choice; it is a necessity,” said Filler. “I know that change is part of the Defender culture. Every Defender – civilian, uniformed, Guard, and Reserve – will play a crucial role in any future fight.”
