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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
SF RUCK MARCH TO REMEMBER 9-11
THIS IS A TREMENDOUS EFFORT ON THE PART OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN OF THE USAF SECURITY FORCES. THEY MARCH TO REMEMBER OUR FALLEN SF AND THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9-11. THEY WILL MARCH INTO GROUND ZERO ON SEPT 11TH. THEY STARTED AT LACKLAND AFB, TEXAS AND WILL FINISH AT GROUND ZERO. THEY ARE DOING ABOUT 137 TO 147 MILES PER LEG.
THESE ARE OUR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN OF THE SECURITY FORCES! I SALUTE THEM.
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EL JEFE
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Historical Photo from Patrick AFB EST Circa 1979
This photo should be in the SF Museum and we hope to do just that.
David's comments to the photo:
EST Team @ Patrick AFB, FL circa 1979 under leadership of MSgt Eugene Hoard (Far Left). Squadron Commander Major Amick on the far right. I am on the bottom row second from the right with Cathy O'Connor to my left. Also in pic is Penny Ridley & Michael Albach. Other names unfortunately escape me.
Thank you David for posting it.
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El Jefe
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
In Memory of Operator TSgt (Ret) Neal Andrew Aldridge, USAF
Neal Aldridge was a member of the 24th Security Police Squadron Emergency Service Team. He served on the team as a Operator and our Sniper. He is survived by his wife Tanya Aldridge, and his extended Emergency Service Team family. He served with honor, distinction and professionalism and will be missed by many of his friends. If you knew Neal, please feel free to leave a comment on the blog.
Rest in Peace Brother.
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El Jefe
Monday, November 8, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Security Forces Association is meeting in San Diego this week!!!
The Air Force Security Forces Association is holding its annual conference in San Diego starting tomorrow, Oct 7th through the weekend. If you want more information link to the Security Forces Association Website for more. http://www.afsfaonline.com/
ANNUAL MEETING GREETINGS
"AFSFA members ... it is that time again when we hold our "Annual Guardmount", this year in beautiful San Diego! Hopefully many of you will be joining us to celebrate our career field's heritage, the associations accomplishments to support that wonderful career field and even more importantly ... to just catch up with each other. The San Diego Chapter has again planned a superb forum and series of events for us ... surely a meeting to remember. Travel safe and see you there ... bring your coin or else ... HOOAH!
Respectfully,
John Probst
The AIR FORCE SECURITY FORCES ASSOCIATION
Security Forces men and women, welcome to your website. If you are not a member, please consider joining with the professionals of your Security Forces Association. Our goal is 3500 members this year.
The Air Force Security Forces Association is a world-wide organization of Security Forces professionals with local chapters. Since its birth in 1986 it has been a significant factor in preserving and enhancing the honor and pride that are inherent in the Security Forces career field. Our membership spans generations, encompassing the military policemen (air provost marshals) of World War II and continuing over the years to the men and women who are serving their first hitch today. 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.
Defender Membership:
A new level of membership, the Defender, has been introduced at the SF Academy. It is designed for the active duty troops so that we can get the next generation involved in the Association. We have worked with exoerts from the SF Academy instructor staff who have volunteered their time to create a Facebook page and a forum that will be of special interest to young Airmen.
ANNUAL MEETING GREETINGS
"AFSFA members ... it is that time again when we hold our "Annual Guardmount", this year in beautiful San Diego! Hopefully many of you will be joining us to celebrate our career field's heritage, the associations accomplishments to support that wonderful career field and even more importantly ... to just catch up with each other. The San Diego Chapter has again planned a superb forum and series of events for us ... surely a meeting to remember. Travel safe and see you there ... bring your coin or else ... HOOAH!
Respectfully,
John Probst
The AIR FORCE SECURITY FORCES ASSOCIATION
Security Forces men and women, welcome to your website. If you are not a member, please consider joining with the professionals of your Security Forces Association. Our goal is 3500 members this year.
The Air Force Security Forces Association is a world-wide organization of Security Forces professionals with local chapters. Since its birth in 1986 it has been a significant factor in preserving and enhancing the honor and pride that are inherent in the Security Forces career field. Our membership spans generations, encompassing the military policemen (air provost marshals) of World War II and continuing over the years to the men and women who are serving their first hitch today. 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.
Defender Membership:
A new level of membership, the Defender, has been introduced at the SF Academy. It is designed for the active duty troops so that we can get the next generation involved in the Association. We have worked with exoerts from the SF Academy instructor staff who have volunteered their time to create a Facebook page and a forum that will be of special interest to young Airmen.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Friday, December 19, 2008
To Honor One Of Our Own - In Memorial
My Fellow Operators... it is never good news to hear about the loss of one of our "own"... This past November, we lost a former EST Operator, "Ernest Eugene (Ernie) Garner... Our sincere condolences to his family and former team mates.
Our thanks to Al Melendez "Nighthawk", for bringing Garner's passing to our attention. In Al's words:
"Ernie Garner, I believe he went through the EST course in the early mid 80's. When I was on the team at Clark I seem to remember an Ernie Garner rotating in who had just finished the EST course and he became our "guide". Memory is a little fuzzy but our Ernie was a big man from Tenn that was soft spoken and liked to smoke Pall Mall Red's. Always quick with a laugh or a smile, he was a buck or a staff when he came to us." I received word from a fellow member of the "Cops of Clark Air Base" group. ... please take a moment of reflection for a fellow SP.
Here is his official Obit...
GARNER, Ernest Eugene (Ernie), age 45. former Coffee County resident, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Hillside Hospital in Pulaski, TN.
Mr. Garner was born in Franklin County and attended school there and in Coffee County, graduating from Central High School in Manchester in 1981. He was retired from the United States Air Force, Captain of the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Dept. serving as the Executive Officer. He was also Pastor of Prospect United Methodist Church in Prospect, TN. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.
He was preceded in death by his parents, L.J. Garner, Jr. and Linda Hastings, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Hastings. He is survived by 2 daughters, Linda Betz and husband Ches of Knoxville, and Jennifer Howell and husband, Jonathon of Lawrenceburg, TN; two grandchildren, Tana and Connor of Lawrenceburg; one step-daughter, Kate Haffnerof Martin, TN; two brothers, Lindsey Garner and wife, Suzanne of Grenada, MS; the grandmother of his daughters, Lelia Sagarang of Lawrenceburg; one aunt, Gail Fraley of Smyrna, TN; one uncle, Ronald Hastings of Erin, TN; and a host of friends and extended family. The family requests memorials are made to the Ernie Garner Memorial Fund at Farmer’s Merchants Bank in Lawrenceburg, TN.
Last Call Out For Emergency Service Team
Operator Ernest E. "Ernie" Garner,
1963-2008 Rest in Peace,
He may be gone, but will never be forgotten!
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Dirty Steve Attends the Security Police Association Annual Meeting in New Mexico
Dirty Steve pays tribute to Albuquerque Veterans, HAND SALUTE!
Dirty Steve ready to ride shotgun with the Air National Guard NM
El Jefe trying to sneak up on Dirty Steve... c'mon Jefe, he knows you're there!!!
El Jefe formally meets "Dirty Steve", Mikey looks on.
Dirty Steve salutes his operator buddies at the Albuquerque Veteran's Memorial.... Huaa! Dirty Steve proudly wearing his EST T-shirt, check out the detail of the EST patch. Go Steve Go!
Dirty Steve attending the morning briefing at the SPA Annual meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico while displaying his pride and SP shield! Huuaa!
Dirty Steve loses a coin challenge! 
Dirty Steve salutes his operator buddies at the Albuquerque Veteran's Memorial.... Huaa! Dirty Steve proudly wearing his EST T-shirt, check out the detail of the EST patch. Go Steve Go!Tuesday, October 14, 2008
"Dirty Steve"... On a mission...!
"Dirty Steve" on the road to Albuquerque for the Annual Security Police Association Meeting.
That's right, I understand the slick operator will be in Albuquerque this week for the Annual SPA meeting. Several other members of this blog site will be there to provide some Close-in support to Dirty Steve. We hope to post some cool pics of the "world traveler" right here on this blogsite, very soon.
Stay tuned.
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el jefe
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Historical Photos AFSESF- Courtesy of Chief Lee Sexton (Ret)
Special thanks to Chief Sexton (Ret), standing far right in the photo, who sent us some historical photos, include is the listing of Team Operators who were involved with the AFSESF at the SP Academy, circa 1978-1979. Chief Sexton is responsible for developing the T.N.T. and E.S.T. course curriculum and ESBI D-11, that was taught at the SP Academy from 1978-1992. The AFSESF received advanced training from various sources including "Delta" on explosive entry and the use of stun grenades. As you may know, the EST patch you see on this site is dedicated to this instructor cadre for their "first Operational" mission called "Operation Eagle", the responsibility of securing the Shah of Iran while he was seeking refuge and medical care in the United States after the Iranian Hostage Crisis. The mission ended with their escort mission to Panama, where the Shah of Iran was granted refuge. Personally to me, this photo symbolizes the committment to the Concept of Operations for Emergency Service Teams. Currently, the Air Force doesn't have a "school house" for EST, as most USAF installations who do support having teams, rely on the US Army SRT School or locally developed training.
Below, a young Lee Sexton, going through some training. Thanks Chief for sharing.
1*El Jefe
Monday, January 21, 2008
Monday, January 7, 2008
Langley AFB Security Police Reunion
This is the reunion we had over the summer, I am in that group standing Guardmount with my former mates... including four who are former Operators with the Langley EST. I have to say it was well worth the long drive to get there. Lucky for me I had a good friend in the nearby area give me shelter before and after the drive there. Thanks again Master Jedi Ed(waldo) for the support. I thought I'd take the time to post this, because I want to thank the Eagle Chapter of the Security Police Association out of D.C. and Virginia for putting the photos and article together and publishing it in their Eagle Chapter Newsletter. OOOORAH!
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You can click on the photo to enlarge it.
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Lackland E.S.T. Video Promo... Awesome!
Thanks to TSgt Justin King for alerting us to this video on their website. We need a campaign to re-open the E.S.T. school at Lackland, bigger and better than anything the Army has! Post your comments on the blog. Thanks again to the Lackland Team for making this available, and thanks to the Air Force Audio/Visual people for making the film. Maybe they need a reality show like "Dallas SWAT"... they should call it ..."the final option!"
el jefe
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