2027 AFSFA National Meeting Information

01-10-2026 Guardmount/News

2027 AFSFA National Meeting Information

We will hold our 2027 National Meeting 30 March – 4 April 2027 in San Antonio, TX!! While there will be slight changes to our normal schedule many of you are used to, mostly adjusting the time and dates for some events, we are keeping the tours, trips, golf tournament, social and banquet. And we will be joining the SF WW attendees for some of the current career field briefings with a joint social and awards banquet.

AFSFA will...

Newest Security Forces Colonels ... 2026…

29-07-2026 Guardmount/News

 Defenders,

Please join me in congratulating our newest Colonels!

Colonels, congratulations on a well-earned milestone! Out of an exceptional group of officers, you were deliberately chosen because of your proven leadership. As you take on this responsibility, lead our Airmen relentlessly focused on training, discipline, and fitness.

I am honored to serve alongside you as we secure our future. I hold the deepest gratitude for the dedicated service and profound sacrifi...

CMSgt Donald S. Gallagher's Farewell Let…

27-05-2026 Guardmount/News

Defender Nation/Friends,

It’s hard to believe, but after 39 years in uniform—spanning both the Army and the Air Force—it's finally time for me to hang up the boots, take off the beret and head into retirement. Looking back, this journey has been wilder and more rewarding than I ever could have imagined when I first raised my right hand.

My career took me from a fire team leader all the way to the puzzle palace at the Pentagon. But the Air Force portion of my journey star...

Four USAF Defenders to be added to the N…

15-04-2026 Guardmount/News

Four USAF Defenders to be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in 2026 Police Week

Congratulations to these superb Project Managers and the Eagle Chapter for getting our Defenders recognized!!

These four Defenders came to our attention through unusual means - one via a Eagle Chapter board meeting. The other via Facebook. Although there were other Defenders who we are in the process of recognizing, the superior talents of the Defenders at their units will get...

USAF Security Forces Birth Date Ceremony

08-04-2026 Guardmount/News

Happy Birthday to our Defender Nation!   Sunday, March 29, marked the official birthday of our Defender Nation. For 83 years, Defenders have been the vanguard of our Air Force, ensuring the safety of our people and the precision of our missions. Last Monday, March 30, A4S had the honor of celebrating our heritage at the Security Forces Center at Lackland Air Force Base in the historic Security Forces Museum.   The Security Forces have evolved over the years, from its humble begin...

DoW Identifies KC-135 Air Force Casualti…

16-03-2026 Guardmount/News

DoW Identifies KC-135 Air Force Casualties14 March 2026

The Department of War announced the death of six Air Force Airmen who were supporting Operation Epic Fury.

The six Airmen died on March 12, 2026, in the crash of a KC-135 in western Iraq. The incident is under investigation. On March 14 the Pentagon identified the deceased as:

Maj John A. Klinner, 33, of Auburn, ALCapt Ariana G. Savino, 31, of Covington, WATSgt Ashley B. Pruitt, 34, of Bardstown, KYwere assigned t...