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On April 15, 2007, SSgt Scott Lilley was injured when the team he was with was attacked by insurgents and his vehicle hit by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).<ref>http://www.kxmc.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=181021</ref> |
On April 15, 2007, SSgt Scott Lilley was injured when the team he was with was attacked by insurgents and his vehicle hit by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).<ref>http://www.kxmc.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=181021</ref> |
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On May 14th, 2007, SSgt John T. Self was killed and two other airmen and their army medic were wounded when an IED hit the Humvee they were traveling in the [[Rasheed]] district of Baghdad.<ref>http://www.af.mil/news/story_print.asp?id=123054030</ref><ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO-hirDd0jM&feature=related</ref> |
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On June 23, 2007, SrA Jason Dorian Nathan was killed after an IED hit in the vicinity of his Humvee. He was selected for SrA Below-the-Zone that same day.<ref>http://www.militarycity.com/valor/2857463.html</ref> |
On June 23, 2007, SrA Jason Dorian Nathan was killed after an IED hit in the vicinity of his Humvee. He was selected for SrA Below-the-Zone that same day.<ref>http://www.militarycity.com/valor/2857463.html</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:50, 27 January 2010
732 ESFS/Detachment 3 and 732 ESFS/Detachment 2 are United States Air Force Security Forces sent to support Police Transition Teams in Baghdad, Iraq from June 2006 till present. It is a "Request for Forces" (RFF) #619 or "In Lieu Of" agreement between the United States Air Force and United States Army. [1] Rff 619 has earned multiple unit awards as well as its members receiving such individual awards as the Army Combat Action Badge, Air Force Combat Action Medal, Purple Heart, and the Bronze Star. It is the most highly decorated, and regarded Air Force unit participating in OEF and OIF.[2]
Organization
RFF 619 is the 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron's Detachment 3. The 732nd ESFS is part of the 732nd Expeditionary Mission Support Group under the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, headquartered at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Det-3 is a subordinate unit of the 1-1 Cavalry and the 336 MP Battalion. In January 2009, Detachment 2 was formed and deployed to join the PTT efforts in Iraq. They were based initially at FOB Mahmoudiya in the middle of the "Triangle of Death."
Mission
Performs combat patrols to Iraqi Police stations. Trains, mentors and coaches the Iraqi Police in arguably Baghdad's worst districts to include Rasheed, Karadah, Kadhimiya, and Mansour. Its main objective is to restore faith and legitimacy to the Iraqi Police. Det-3 has also performed Protective Services Detail for high ranking Army, Air Force, and civilian officials into such cities as Ramadi and Fallujah.[3]
History
When deployed in June 2006, RFF 619 was renamed 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron's Detachment 7. A majority of the members and the core leadership originated from the 824th Security Forces Squadron, Moody AFB, Georgia. Other airmen from 204th Security Forces Squadron El Paso, Texas and the 23rd Security Forces Squadron, Moody AFB augmented the 824th SFS.[4] In Nov 2006, Security Forces volunteers from over 65 different bases relieved the 824th Security Forces Squadron. Shortly thereafter, the Air Force redesignated Det-7 as Det-3. This unit would become the very first year long PTT tour conducted by Security Forces.[5] Det-3 would be assigned to the 92nd MP Battalion deployed to Camp Liberty in Baghdad. In September of 2007, a multi-million dollar compound was constructed on Sather Air Base. It would be named "Camp Defender" in honor of fallen members A1C Lee Bernard Chavis and SSgt John T. Self. The area contains living quarters, a Base defense operations center, Armory, and a motor pool.[6]
Det 3 runs missions from several camps, forward operating bases, and joint security stations around Baghdad. The "Praetorian" detachment of 2010 has been coined the worst detachment in the history of Det 3. There have been several incidents of negligence, aggravated assault, and the relief of a detachment officer for misconduct. Charlie's flight chief is also widely regarded as retard. Det-3 includes several Army medics, communications techs, mechanics, administration personnel, and an intelligence team.[7]
W.I.A and K.I.A
On October 14th, 2006, A1C Lee Bernard Chavis was killed by small arms fire in the Karadah District of Baghdad. A1C Chavis was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart posthumously.[8][9]
On April 15, 2007, SSgt Scott Lilley was injured when the team he was with was attacked by insurgents and his vehicle hit by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).[10]
On May 14th, 2007, SSgt John T. Self was killed and two other airmen and their army medic were wounded when an IED hit the Humvee they were traveling in the Rasheed district of Baghdad.[11][12]
On June 23, 2007, SrA Jason Dorian Nathan was killed after an IED hit in the vicinity of his Humvee. He was selected for SrA Below-the-Zone that same day.[13]
On July 3, 2007, SSgt Daniel Peña was injured when his vehicle was hit by an IED. The squad he was traveling with was en-route to Dora, Baghdad Police Station in the Rasheed district.[14]
On April 3, 2008, SSgt Travis Griffin was killed by an IED that detonated near his vehicle while on patrol.[15][16]
On September 8, 2009, 1st Lt Joseph D. Helton was killed when an IED hit the Humvee he was traveling in the Rasheed district of Baghdad. He was the first KIA for Det 2 after previously serving 9 months as a Flight Commander for Det 3. Also WIA were SrA Victor Wise and SrA Jon Galley. [17]
On September 15, 2009, SrA Philip Newlyn and A1C Eddy Kelley were injured after an IED hit their Humvee while traveling in the Rasheed district of Baghdad.[citation needed]
Unit Names
- 2006 "Ghostwalkers",
- 2007 "Wildcards",
- 2008 "Shadows",
- 2009 "Renegades"
- 2010 "Praetorians"
- 2010** "Painttorians"
In Media
In August 2006, a Det-3 M1114 turret shield was found utilizing what now has become the infamous slogan "Iraqi Photo's". The picture has made its way through email and various humor sites.[18]
The Valdosta, Georgia based band "Killed by the Clue Knife" wrote the song entitled "Doc Schrope and His Long Hair" about an Air Force medic from Det-7.[citation needed]
In Sept 2006 several music videos were released depicting Det-3 in Baghdad. The videos were posted on Myspace and Youtube but were removed at the request of the Air Force because many of the videos contained classifed information not yet cleared. Since, many videos have surfaced on both sites[19] and are also shown at the 343rd Training Squadron.[20]
In honor of SSgt. Travis Griffin, a workout was established on the popular exercise site Crossfit.[21]
Post-Deployment Incidents
On April 17th, 2009, A1C Jonathan Higgins pleaded no contest to negligent homicide for the fatal shooting of a fellow Air Force member was given a 20-year suspended prison sentence. Higgins received the Purple Heart and Air Force Combat Action Medal in February 2008 for his service with Det-3.[22]
See also
References
- ^ http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123022824
- ^ http://www.afmc.af.mil/news/story_print.asp?id=123130904
- ^ http://www.af.mil/news/story_print.asp?id=123053635
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or4u1GLDFp0
- ^ http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123032635
- ^ http://www.balad.afcent.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123066720
- ^ http://www.balad.afcent.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123144008
- ^ http://www.military.com/features/0,15240,118040,00.html
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHbHxmx1wvU
- ^ http://www.kxmc.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=181021
- ^ http://www.af.mil/news/story_print.asp?id=123054030
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO-hirDd0jM&feature=related
- ^ http://www.militarycity.com/valor/2857463.html
- ^ http://hinojosa.house.gov/list/press/tx15_hinojosa/pr102907pena.shtml
- ^ http://www.vspa.com/t_sfs-rip-griffin-2008.htm
- ^ http://www.vspa.com/t_sfs-rip-griffin-2008.htm
- ^ http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/09/airforce_helton_iraq_death_090909w/
- ^ http://www.dailyhaha.com/_pics/iraqi_photo_booth.htm
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGt0MltDxmk
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yy732i2Q_Lk
- ^ http://www.crossfit.com/mt-archive2/003719.html
- ^ http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/04/ap_airman_sentenced_041609/
External links
- Security forces Airmen help shape Iraq's future Air Force News (Jan 4, 2007)
- New combat turret design named for fallen Airman Air Force News (Dec 9, 2007)
- Farewell on a Dark Tarmac Washington Post (Oct 18, 2007)
- Faces of FallenWashington Post
- RFF 619 Videos on YouTube