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Latest "base defenders" stories
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Better-fitting body armor for female airmen on the way
The new armor will be specifically fitted to women’s bodies, to prevent them from being exposed to risks by poorly fitting body armor designed for men.
THE GATE RUNNER: How a bizarre breach at Mildenhall transformed base security across the Air Force
A December 2017 gate breach at RAF Mildenhall prompted the Air Force to do some serious soul-searching and make servicewide changes in how it handles base security .
Seriously, you have to watch this security forces hip hop video
The video includes a cameo of a K-9 dog, doing what K-9s do best. You know you wanna see it.
Cops refueling jets: Small teams, sharing jobs, train to set up airfields in combat
Airmen would wear multiple hats as they set up, defended and operated air bases in possibly contested environments under this system.
As security forces get the M18 handgun, Air Force adds new shooting and weapons handling guidance
The Air Force issued a memorandum Dec. 3 that formalizes the arrival of the M18 Modular Handgun System for base defenders.
By Kyle Rempfer