610th Security Forces Squadron
The 610th Security Forces Squadron (610 SFS) is a United States Air Force Reserve unit located at the Naval Air Station JRB Fort Worth. The unit is unique as it does not serve a law enforcement purpose on the base, but instead focuses on combat readiness. The unit was originally designated AFRES Ground Combat Readiness Center and was re-designated 610 SFS in November 1995.[2] The 610th SFS will officially shut its doors on 1 October 2015, due to the federal budget for FY 2016.[3]
610th Security Forces Squadron | |
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Emblem of the 610th Security Forces Squadron | |
Active | As AFRES Ground Combat Readiness Center (1990–1995) As 610 SFS (1995-2015) |
Branch | |
Type | Military police |
Role | Air base defense |
Motto(s) | Defensor Fortis[1] |
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Beret Flash | |
Occupation Badge |
Mission
To organize, train, and equip to meet worldwide contingency and Air Expeditionary Force requirements. And, to develop, manage, and execute ground combat skills and other readiness related training activities directed by HQ Air Force Reserve Command.
Training Courses
There are nine training courses operated by the 610 SFS, including the Patriot Defender course located at Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas.[4]
Deployment History
The 610 SFS has deployed five times to Afghanistan, three times to Iraq, twice to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Puerto Rico, as well as once to eleven other sites.[5][6]
Notable alumni
Michael Jefferson, Dallas Cowboys
Nick Cantu, Home Depot
Mark Torres, Burleson, Texas
Johnny Holliday, one time contemporary Latin jazz trumpeter
Kirk Hopingardner, Delaware
Joshua "Slammin" Sammons
Brett "Catfish" Bouyer
Clay "Mudskips" Wallace
A wired German guy
Lieutenant Colonel Gregory R. Peterson "Petey", Commander, 934th Security Forces Squadron, Minneapolis-St Paul, ARS, Minnesota
MSgt ALEXANDER “Jabawocky” Jaballa
Lance “Chance” Keller
Staci Jaynes
Wilhelm Heinman
Our Lord and Savior, Col (Ret.) Francis Mungavin
References
- Latin phrase translation.com Literally, "Protector of the Powerful", but per Pinckney 148, intended as "Defender of the Force".
- "610 SFS". Together We Served. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
- "President's Budget Request restores manpower to the Air Force Reserve". Air Force Reserve Command. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
- "Camp Wolters". Bryan Bagnall. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
- "Air Force Reserve Security Forces return from Saudi Arabia". 301st Fighter Wing. Archived from the original on 20 February 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
- "Buying the Base". Free Library. Retrieved 8 May 2013.