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.

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 congratulates the following recipients:

2024 Charles J. Heubusch Scholarships recipients are:

- Dulce D. Foley, spouse, 96th SFS, Eglin AFB, FL

- SSgt Garrett M. Stephens, 6th SFS, MacDill AFB, FL

2024 Security Forces Foundation Scholarship recipients are:

- SSgt Scott R. Lemaster, 6th SFS, MacDill AFB, FL

- TSgt Damien A. Lyn, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron, Vogelweh AS, Germany

- TSgt Timothy A. Dailey, 1st SOSFS, Hurlburt Field, FL

- SrA Cassidy D. Green, 627th SFS, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

- SSgt Samantha R. Josephson, 87th SFS, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ

- SSgt Christopher M. Campos, 934th SFS, Minneapolis-St Paul ARS, MN

2024 Schlussel Family Scholarship recipients are:

- SSgt Megan L. Boggs, 1st SOSFS, Hurlburt Field, FL

- SrA Leanna M. Payne, 21st SFSF, Colorado Springs, CO 

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Congratulations to the 2024 BGen Allen J. Jamerson AFSFA Chapters of the Year:

Chapter of the Year:                        Ron Blatman Evergreen Chapter
Runner-Up Chapter of the Year:     Northwest Florida Chapter

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Congratulations to the 2024 BGen James M. Shamess AFSFA Writing Award:

“133rd SF Squadron Becomes First National Guard Unit to Certify Airmen on the Skydio X2D Drone” by Sgt Jordan Newbanks. The article was published in the January – March 2024 Security Forces Magazine, Volume 33, No. 1.

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Congratulations to 2024 AFSFA Hall of Fame Inductees:
- James Fullwood 

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AFSFA Officers & Board of Directors 2024 Electees:

Board of Directors:
- Wayne Cox
- Keith Goodenough
- Phil Schwartz

2025 SF Wing & Group Commanders

Defender Nation,

Please join me in congratulating our Defenders selected for Wing and Group Command positions in 2025!

It truly is an honor to lead Airmen at these levels and selection for these positions is highly competitive.

Our Airmen expect and deserve your very best; I know you will deliver.  You will lead them through one of the most significant structural changes in Air Force history.

We are proud to have you leading the next generation of Airmen.

My sincerest congratulations to you and your families on this amazing opportunity!

Wing Command:

            Col James Clark: 11th Wing, Joint Base Andrews, MD

            Col Mike Jewell: 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, UK

            Col Justin Secrest: 377th Air Base Wing, Kirtland AFB, NM

            Col Mike Shirley: Scott Air Base Wing, Scott AFB, IL

            Col Bill Smith: Hurlburt SpecOps Air Base Wing, Hurlburt Field, FL

Group Command:

            Col Joe Bincarousky: 316th Security Forces Group, Joint Base Andrews, MD

            Col Drew Gehler: 341st Security Forces Group, Malmstrom AFB, MT

            Col Megan Hall: 820th Base Defense Group, Moody AFB, GA

            Col Jeremy Sheppard: 90th Security Forces Group, FE Warren AFB, WY

            Col Rich Zeigler: 5th Mission Support Group, Minot AFB, ND

I am proud to serve with you all!

Colonel Filler

Congratulations to our newest COLONELS!

Defender Nation,

Please join me as we congratulate our newest Colonels!

Colonels, a huge congratulations to each of you on this achievement! It is no surprise Defender Nation swept the field with 17 Colonel Selects! The Air Force has recognized your leadership and the dedication you and your families have given our enterprise. I ask you to take this amazing opportunity and fearlessly lead our Airmen through tomorrow’s challenges. Our Airmen need a renewed focus on pride and professionalism, basic combat skills training, and a warrior ethos. You are absolutely the right group of Colonels to lead us into success.

You have the utmost trust and support of all our Defenders. You were deliberately selected for this new role from a group of amazing officers. I am excited to share this next chapter with you.

Once again, my sincerest congratulations to you and your loved ones. Thank you for showing up every day ready to make a difference.

Col(s) Steve Addington

Col(s) Cassie Bates

Col(s) Mike Cheatham

Col(s) Greg DeGruchy

Col(s) Amber Goodwin

Col(s) Jaime Hart

Col(s) Scott Haseldon

Col(s) Alex Liggett

Col(s) Brandon McKinnon

Col(s) Jonathon Murray

Col(s) Ryan Natalini

Col(s) Josh Nelson

Col(s) Marc Ortiz

Col(s) Nicole Schatz

Col(s) Jason Stack

Col(s) Kevin Summers

Col(s) Dave Temple

Defensor Fortis

BRIAN A. FILLER, Colonel, USAF
Director of Security Forces