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Website update March 30, 2023
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New Director of security forces named
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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
GENERAL OFFICER ASSIGNMENT: BRIG GEN THOMAS P. SHERMAN FROM: Deputy Director, Capability Development and Operation Requirements, Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategy, Integration, and Requirements, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, DC TO: Director, Security Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, DC |
Scholarships
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The Colonel Gary Allison Scholarship was established in the memory of Colonel (Ret) Gary Allison, a 27 year-veteran, Air Police and Security Police Officer, often referred to as "trash mouth" Allison, as he often spoke what he felt. Gary was a founding member of the Chapter and helped shape the Chapter as it is today. Gary felt strongly about the career field and the importance of caring for our Defenders, always stressing the importance of education.
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The CMSgt (Ret) Wayne and Cathy Cox Scholarship was established in 2022 in honor of CMSgt (Ret) Wayne Cox for his dedication to the career field. Chief Cox served as the 10th Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Air Force Chief of Security Police and the Chief Enlisted Manager. Cathy has been volunteering every step of the way alongside Wayne. Thank you both for all you do for our Defenders!
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CMSgt (Ret) John Cullison (Celina, TX., "new" Chief of Police)
Picture Left to Right: SMSgt (Ret) Cory Johnson; CMSgt (Ret) Jack Bass; CMSgt Kelley Velder; CMSgt (Ret) and Celina's new Chief, John Cullison; Lt Col Anthony Carter; MSgt (Ret) Clyde "Buck" Buchanan and CMSgt (Ret) Gordon Blair
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CMSgt (Ret) John Cullison, former 301 SFS, was sworn in as the new Celina Police Department Chief of Police, on Monday, 3 May 2021. Chief Cullison joined the Air Force in December 1982, later joining the 301 SFS in September 1986, where he served until his retirement in 2016. As can be attested to the photo to the left, John was well like and respected by many of his friend and peers. The Billie Renfroe Chapter wishes "Chief" Cullison the very best of luck in his new endeavor.
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"2021 BRIG GEN ALLEN J. JAMERSON aFSFA CHAPTER OF THE YEAR"
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The Year of the Defender Improved Career Field Capabilities |
Brig Gen Collins
10 February 2020
As we move forward into the New Year, I’d like to reflect upon the past, “Year of the Defender” and how this critical initiative equipped our Defenders to be more lethal and more ready. The increased investment in training, resourcing and equipment provided the career field with a spark that will continue to deliver capabilities to our Defenders for years to come.
The Year of the Defender Memorandum, signed by Air Force Senior Leaders, was designed to restore readiness, revitalize Security Forces organizations at all levels, and build a more dynamic force in accordance with the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Air Force direction. Numerous enterprise-wide efforts were established to equip our Defenders to better identify threats, better protect and defend our air bases to support Air Force, Joint and Coalition missions.
Our initial efforts focused at the source of proficiency and professionalism by overhauling the curriculum at the Security Forces Academy. A top to bottom review of the Academy was critical in providing the operational units a higher caliber Defender upon graduation. With the support of our strong SF Academy leadership team and our elite Security Forces Instructor cadre, we quickly updated our curriculum and implemented the changes in record time. This effort was critical in improving the foundation of our Defender’s development.
Much needed focus was placed on human capital investment to protect our most important asset - the Defender. Sustained efforts were placed to institute leader-led training. Leader led training put our Supervisor’s back into the loop of owning the responsibility of training the Airmen they lead. This effort has built a stronger connection and responsibility of ownership in the Supervisor with their Airmen. Additionally, we placed focus on Tier Training, which provides training gates that all Defenders must go through to ensure they are proficient for the skill level of their current rank. The Tier level training has provided operational units the ability to determine overall readiness of their Airmen based on whether they are enlisted or officer.
Human Capital investment extended to our Civilian Defenders, who have been critical to maintaining our current readiness level. Our Civilian Defenders are now graduating from a 10-week course at VA LETC that is compliant with DoD Law Enforcement Peace Officers Standards and Training requirements. This investment ensures our Civilian Defenders are ready to meet all mission requirements. This is especially important as we look to increase their role in Integrated Base Defense.
Additionally, we were successful in accelerating the delivery of modernized equipment to the field. The delivery of the new weapons systems, which includes the M18 handgun and the M4A1 rifle are underway. The need for better weapons was long overdue and critical in providing our Defenders with the fire power necessary to defend our installations.
We strategically began investment in new modular scalable vests and helmets designed for better protection and fit while performing daily duties. We are also in the final stages of the designing and fielding the first-ever Female Body Armor to ensure all Defenders have proper fitting gear to meet mission requirements.
In order to properly support the operational units, the Headquarters Air Force staff conducted a full evaluation of all career field policy and doctrine to ensure tactical and strategic alignment. Where warranted, there was a complete re-write. These efforts are ongoing but we have started to refine gaps in policy and improved guidance to the operational units executing the mission. Better guidance drives improved execution!
Continuing into 2020, our newly developed Security Forces Enterprise Plan will support the current efforts underway from “Year of the Defender.” Our Security Forces Enterprise Plan will focus on four strategic goals, “Institutionalizing an Elite Defender Culture, Proficiency Focused Training, Modernizing Enterprise Capabilities, and Standardizing Requirements.” More to follow as we work to finalize the focus areas under each of these strategic goals.
As the largest enlisted career field in the Air Force with approximately 38,000 total force Defenders serving on over 120 bases, it is the job of Security Forces to protect, defend and fight! We are responsible for integrated defense, nuclear security, and defending air bases around the globe. It is imperative we continue to train, develop, resource and equip the total force to include our Civilian Defenders for the environment in which we operate now and for the future.
These items discussed today is only a small portion of the success of the “Year of The Defender.” Our efforts will remain centered on how we continue to make the Defender Weapon System…More Lethal and More Ready every day!
Brig Gen Collins
10 February 2020
As we move forward into the New Year, I’d like to reflect upon the past, “Year of the Defender” and how this critical initiative equipped our Defenders to be more lethal and more ready. The increased investment in training, resourcing and equipment provided the career field with a spark that will continue to deliver capabilities to our Defenders for years to come.
The Year of the Defender Memorandum, signed by Air Force Senior Leaders, was designed to restore readiness, revitalize Security Forces organizations at all levels, and build a more dynamic force in accordance with the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Air Force direction. Numerous enterprise-wide efforts were established to equip our Defenders to better identify threats, better protect and defend our air bases to support Air Force, Joint and Coalition missions.
Our initial efforts focused at the source of proficiency and professionalism by overhauling the curriculum at the Security Forces Academy. A top to bottom review of the Academy was critical in providing the operational units a higher caliber Defender upon graduation. With the support of our strong SF Academy leadership team and our elite Security Forces Instructor cadre, we quickly updated our curriculum and implemented the changes in record time. This effort was critical in improving the foundation of our Defender’s development.
Much needed focus was placed on human capital investment to protect our most important asset - the Defender. Sustained efforts were placed to institute leader-led training. Leader led training put our Supervisor’s back into the loop of owning the responsibility of training the Airmen they lead. This effort has built a stronger connection and responsibility of ownership in the Supervisor with their Airmen. Additionally, we placed focus on Tier Training, which provides training gates that all Defenders must go through to ensure they are proficient for the skill level of their current rank. The Tier level training has provided operational units the ability to determine overall readiness of their Airmen based on whether they are enlisted or officer.
Human Capital investment extended to our Civilian Defenders, who have been critical to maintaining our current readiness level. Our Civilian Defenders are now graduating from a 10-week course at VA LETC that is compliant with DoD Law Enforcement Peace Officers Standards and Training requirements. This investment ensures our Civilian Defenders are ready to meet all mission requirements. This is especially important as we look to increase their role in Integrated Base Defense.
Additionally, we were successful in accelerating the delivery of modernized equipment to the field. The delivery of the new weapons systems, which includes the M18 handgun and the M4A1 rifle are underway. The need for better weapons was long overdue and critical in providing our Defenders with the fire power necessary to defend our installations.
We strategically began investment in new modular scalable vests and helmets designed for better protection and fit while performing daily duties. We are also in the final stages of the designing and fielding the first-ever Female Body Armor to ensure all Defenders have proper fitting gear to meet mission requirements.
In order to properly support the operational units, the Headquarters Air Force staff conducted a full evaluation of all career field policy and doctrine to ensure tactical and strategic alignment. Where warranted, there was a complete re-write. These efforts are ongoing but we have started to refine gaps in policy and improved guidance to the operational units executing the mission. Better guidance drives improved execution!
Continuing into 2020, our newly developed Security Forces Enterprise Plan will support the current efforts underway from “Year of the Defender.” Our Security Forces Enterprise Plan will focus on four strategic goals, “Institutionalizing an Elite Defender Culture, Proficiency Focused Training, Modernizing Enterprise Capabilities, and Standardizing Requirements.” More to follow as we work to finalize the focus areas under each of these strategic goals.
As the largest enlisted career field in the Air Force with approximately 38,000 total force Defenders serving on over 120 bases, it is the job of Security Forces to protect, defend and fight! We are responsible for integrated defense, nuclear security, and defending air bases around the globe. It is imperative we continue to train, develop, resource and equip the total force to include our Civilian Defenders for the environment in which we operate now and for the future.
These items discussed today is only a small portion of the success of the “Year of The Defender.” Our efforts will remain centered on how we continue to make the Defender Weapon System…More Lethal and More Ready every day!
Brig Gen Collins
20th SF Career field manager takes office
Join me in welcoming Chief Master Sergeant Donald S. Gallagher to the Air Staff. Chief Gallagher becomes the 20th Security Forces Career Field Manager in April 2022!
Chief Gallagher is the Chief we need right now to lead the Security Forces Enterprise with all of the challenging and exciting things we will do in 2022.”
Brig Gen Collins went on to say, “Chief Gallagher definitely has the experience, new ideas, and teamwork mindset to lead our Enterprise.”
VR – Brig Gen Collins
Chief Gallagher is the Chief we need right now to lead the Security Forces Enterprise with all of the challenging and exciting things we will do in 2022.”
Brig Gen Collins went on to say, “Chief Gallagher definitely has the experience, new ideas, and teamwork mindset to lead our Enterprise.”
VR – Brig Gen Collins
Membership is open to anyone who has served honorably in the Army Air Corps MPs, Air Police, Security Police, or is now serving in the Security Forces career field--or that component of the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserves, IMAs, or DoD police officers. As the only professional organization serving all Air Force Security Forces from all eras and wars, we have membership levels for all whose Bond of the Blue Beret runs strong. See available Memberships.
When you join AFSFA, as a regular or Life member, you receive a membership card, an official challenge coin, a logo decal and a logo lapel pin.
In addition you receive a subscription to Security Forces Magazine, The Professional Journal of the Security Forces that will keep you abreast of the people, events, and issues.
All members are encouraged to use the website for information on current happenings and excerpts from Security Forces Magazine. All members are eligible to be full members of an AFSFA chapter.
Any questions on membership should be referred to the AFSFA Headquarters at 1-888-250-9876. Or, Contact Us.
When you join AFSFA, as a regular or Life member, you receive a membership card, an official challenge coin, a logo decal and a logo lapel pin.
In addition you receive a subscription to Security Forces Magazine, The Professional Journal of the Security Forces that will keep you abreast of the people, events, and issues.
All members are encouraged to use the website for information on current happenings and excerpts from Security Forces Magazine. All members are eligible to be full members of an AFSFA chapter.
Any questions on membership should be referred to the AFSFA Headquarters at 1-888-250-9876. Or, Contact Us.
Billie Renfroe Chapter Membership Benefits
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Must be a member of the AFSFA
Join AFSFA.
- Then become a Chapter Member -
Renew/Join our Chapter Membership.
Membership is open to anyone who has served honorably in the Army Air Corps MPs, Air Police, Security Police, or is now serving in the Security Forces career field--or that component of the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserves, IMAs, or DoD police officers.
We are a local chapter, Billie Renfroe Chapter (100-mile radius of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, part of Region 3 (Southwest), serving all Air Force Security Forces from all eras and wars, we have membership levels for all whose Bond of the Blue Beret runs strong. Our chapter meets traditionally the first Saturday of each month (except July - we take that month to enjoy our family). We primarily support both the 301st Security Forces Squadron and the 136th Security Forces Squadron. Both located on NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX.
All members and quests are encouraged to our website for information on current happenings and events and meeting times and locations. We also encourage members and guest to utilize our App, available on both Apple and Android for download (free)
Any questions on membership should be referred to CMSgt (Ret) Terry Alan Ferguson, (817) 793-4433 or Lt Col (Ret) Keith Goodenough, (478) 397-6752. Or, Contact Us.
We are a local chapter, Billie Renfroe Chapter (100-mile radius of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, part of Region 3 (Southwest), serving all Air Force Security Forces from all eras and wars, we have membership levels for all whose Bond of the Blue Beret runs strong. Our chapter meets traditionally the first Saturday of each month (except July - we take that month to enjoy our family). We primarily support both the 301st Security Forces Squadron and the 136th Security Forces Squadron. Both located on NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX.
All members and quests are encouraged to our website for information on current happenings and events and meeting times and locations. We also encourage members and guest to utilize our App, available on both Apple and Android for download (free)
Any questions on membership should be referred to CMSgt (Ret) Terry Alan Ferguson, (817) 793-4433 or Lt Col (Ret) Keith Goodenough, (478) 397-6752. Or, Contact Us.
Need your help, we still need over 100 biographies for the
AIR FORCE SECURITY HISTORY BOOK VOLUME III
Watch our YouTube video -- https://youtu.be/fBVK_wjP2XY
Dear Air Police, Security Police, & Security Forces Members:
We did a great job assisting the AFSFA in getting our biographies in for Volume III. Our chapter submitted 32 biographies. Congratulations, you answered the call when asked. Our Chapter submitted the most biographies. However, as an Association we came up short. If you have not already done so, please get me your biography as soon as possible.
AIR FORCE SECURITY HISTORY BOOK VOLUME III
Watch our YouTube video -- https://youtu.be/fBVK_wjP2XY
Dear Air Police, Security Police, & Security Forces Members:
We did a great job assisting the AFSFA in getting our biographies in for Volume III. Our chapter submitted 32 biographies. Congratulations, you answered the call when asked. Our Chapter submitted the most biographies. However, as an Association we came up short. If you have not already done so, please get me your biography as soon as possible.
AFSFA's Shop.Com site Now Open!
Show your support for AFSFA ... while you save money and earn cash back! AFSFA is participating in an exciting new fundraising program. Our Association has its own website featuring thousands of partner stores like Walmart, JC Penney, Best Buy, Apple, Home Depot and many more. When you make a purchase on WWW.SHOPAFSFA.COM, AFSFA will receives royalties and you earn up to 35% cash back on qualified purchases.
The benefits don't stop there. You earn 0.5% cash back on the purchases of everyone you refer to our website. Now, you can take advantage of the ease and convenience of Internet shopping to buy the products and services you want, while feeling good about helping AFSFA and OUR many organizations (PROUD WARRIOR FUND, other AFSFA efforts, etc). Read more about shopafsfa.com...
Show your support for AFSFA ... while you save money and earn cash back! AFSFA is participating in an exciting new fundraising program. Our Association has its own website featuring thousands of partner stores like Walmart, JC Penney, Best Buy, Apple, Home Depot and many more. When you make a purchase on WWW.SHOPAFSFA.COM, AFSFA will receives royalties and you earn up to 35% cash back on qualified purchases.
The benefits don't stop there. You earn 0.5% cash back on the purchases of everyone you refer to our website. Now, you can take advantage of the ease and convenience of Internet shopping to buy the products and services you want, while feeling good about helping AFSFA and OUR many organizations (PROUD WARRIOR FUND, other AFSFA efforts, etc). Read more about shopafsfa.com...
CMSgt Del Atkins, 136 SFS, SFM and CMSgt (Ret) Karl Johnson, Former 610 SFS, SFM, represented our Chapter as part of the "Liberty Jump Team". Making 2 parachute jumps from a vintage WW II C-47 aircraft over the same drop zones used 73 years ago on D-Day 2017. Del and Karl took this picture with our Chapter AFSFA flag, in Normandy. Hat's off Defenders, way to represent!!!
The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) is a United States federal law, enacted in 2004, that allows two classes of persons - the "qualified law enforcement officer" and the "qualified retired or separated law enforcement officer" - to carry a concealed firearm in any jurisdiction in the United States or United States Territories, regardless of state or local laws, with certain exceptions. If a person meets the criteria, "notwithstanding any provisions of the law of any state or any political subdivision thereof" he or she may carry a concealed firearm in that state or political subdivision. An individual who qualifies under LEOSA does not require a state-issued permit to carry a concealed firearm.
Chief's Corner...
Welcome to another addition of "Chief's Corner". I want to thank each and everyone of you for making our Chapter an outstanding place to belong. Your Chapter members are working hard each and every day to ensure that you are taken care of. Sometimes more visiable than others. We suport both the 136th Security Forces Squadron and the 301st Security Forces Squadron.
As we enter the spring and summer months, outdoor activities come to mind. We typically conduct two burger burns for our Defenders and now that we're getting further removed from COVID restrictions, it's my hope that we return to those this year.
Please let me know if there are any other ways you wish for me to connect with you, in addition to the website, Facebook page (AFSFA Billie Renfroe Chapter) and App (Billie Renfroe Chapter) which is available on both Apple and Android. Thanks for your continued support, we could not make any of this happen without you!
Sincerely, Chief Ferguson
As we enter the spring and summer months, outdoor activities come to mind. We typically conduct two burger burns for our Defenders and now that we're getting further removed from COVID restrictions, it's my hope that we return to those this year.
Please let me know if there are any other ways you wish for me to connect with you, in addition to the website, Facebook page (AFSFA Billie Renfroe Chapter) and App (Billie Renfroe Chapter) which is available on both Apple and Android. Thanks for your continued support, we could not make any of this happen without you!
Sincerely, Chief Ferguson
PTSD -- Talk to someone
CMSgt (Ret) Terry Ferguson guest speaker at the SF Graduation
Don Graves - World War II Hero and Iwo Jima Survivor - Guest Speaker
What an amazing story. Don Graves told us how a young man who barely weighed 100 lbs was assigned a 70 lb flame thrower and told to root out the Japanese. After sever days of fierce battle and in the midst of all the horrific tragedy going on around him, Don made an awesome commitment to God, how he would later fulfill as a preacher. Don made it to the top of Mount Suribachi and witness not only one American Flag flown that day, but the second flag which is the more famous flag and now depicted in the Marine Corp Memorial.
AFSFA Introduces Gold Shield (Badge)
Celebrate your AP/SP/SF career by purchasing a customized shield. The lines below the silver Security Forces Shield are customized to what you want on the shield. It can include your name, years or service, rank, LEOSA, badge number, retired, or whatever you choose.
Each shield is custom made. Available as a Curved Uniform Badge or Flat Wallet Badge with either pin or wallet clip. Badge wallets are also available.
Download Order Form - Click Here
AFSFA member price is $120. Non member price is $155. Non members may take advantage of first joining AFSFA for $45 (one year membership) and receive the new member packet with all kinds of goodies and then enjoy the member price of $120. Comes out the same but with additional items.
Celebrate your AP/SP/SF career by purchasing a customized shield. The lines below the silver Security Forces Shield are customized to what you want on the shield. It can include your name, years or service, rank, LEOSA, badge number, retired, or whatever you choose.
Each shield is custom made. Available as a Curved Uniform Badge or Flat Wallet Badge with either pin or wallet clip. Badge wallets are also available.
Download Order Form - Click Here
AFSFA member price is $120. Non member price is $155. Non members may take advantage of first joining AFSFA for $45 (one year membership) and receive the new member packet with all kinds of goodies and then enjoy the member price of $120. Comes out the same but with additional items.
2018 USA Today, Year in Defense, Special Edition
Annual Dues
It's that time of year when we need to collect our annual dues. If you haven't already done so, please pay by simply clicking on the Chapter dues tab or send your payment to
Billie Renfroe Chapter
824 Lionel Way
Fort Worth, Texas 76108
Don't forget to check out our new Store Front Tab and pay your Chapter dues with a major credit card and receive a discount.
Billie Renfroe Chapter
824 Lionel Way
Fort Worth, Texas 76108
Don't forget to check out our new Store Front Tab and pay your Chapter dues with a major credit card and receive a discount.
YouTube Video of Our History
Career chat with Defenders
Next Chapter Meeting
Remember...Our next meeting is April 1, 2023 at the 301st Security Forces Squadron, 1235 Depot Avenue, NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX 76127 and via Zoom. For those who wish to join our meeting, I sent out our monthly newsletter with the details. An those of you who are not computer savvy, I included a tutorioal link in the newsletter. Remember, you can also join through your smart phone via the same directions.