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May 15, 2020
97th SFS Defenders honor fallen throughout National Police Week

In honor of National Police Week, defenders from the 97th Security Forces Squadron hosted and participated in events from May 11 through May 15, 2020 to salute fallen law enforcement officers.
May 13, 2020
97th SFS at Altus AFB honors ‘thin blue line’ during Police Week

From May 10 - 16, 2020, 97th Security Forces Squadron Defenders at Altus AFB, Okla., will celebrate Police Week with a ruck march and a retreat ceremony here.
Feb. 21, 2020
Luke AFB F-35 featured in AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Feb. 6, 2020
Laughlin AFB XLer of the week: Staff Sgt. James Shanahan

Staff Sgt. James Shanahan, 47th Security Forces Squadron trainer, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the week” of Jan. 27, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
Jan. 31, 2020
AETC Security Forces announces 2020 Defender Challenge team

Seven Security Forces Airmen were selected to represent Air Education and Training Command during the Air Force-wide Defender Challenge competition to be held in May 2020.
Jan. 27, 2020
Tryouts begin for AETC Defender Challenge team selection

Security Forces Airmen from across Air Education and Training Command have begun tryouts here in hopes of earning a spot on the command’s Defender Challenge team.
Jan. 16, 2020
97th SFS builds better bonds through kennel renovations

The 97th Security Forces Squadron MWD team partnered with the 97th Mission Support Group to renovate the MWD kennel facility to provide handlers and their dogs a comfortable work and living environment at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.
Jan. 9, 2020
Laughlin observes National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Defenders do more than scan Identification Cards at the front gate. Many have deployed overseas and have been in combat situations. For this very reason, Defenders work and train extensive hours to stay sharp at all times.Every year on Jan. 9, the nation takes a day
Nov. 8, 2019
Fallen Security Forces Airmen honored at 12th Annual Defender Ruck

Over 1,100 Security Forces Airmen gathered for the 12th Annual Defender Ruck, hosted by the 343rd Training Squadron, in honor of all 186 Defender Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom, Nov. 8 at Camp Bullis.
Sept. 30, 2019
Air Force graduates first fully religiously accommodated Sikh Airman from Security Forces Apprentice Course

The first Sikh Airmen granted full religious accommodations starting from basic military training through technical training graduated from the 343rd Training Squadron’s Security Forces apprentice course here Sept. 26, 2019.Airman Sunjit Rathour graduated from BMT June 13, 2019, as the first trainee