509th Security Forces Squadron
Appearance
509th Security Forces Squadron | |
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Active | November 3, 1947 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Type | Security |
Role | Force Protection |
Size | 400+ |
Part of | Global Strike Command Eighth Air Force 509th Bomb Wing 509th Mission Support Group |
Garrison/HQ | Whiteman Air Force Base |
Motto(s) | The 509th Security Forces Squadron Sets the Standard |
Engagements | Vietnam War Operation Allied Force Operation Iraqi Freedom |
The 509th Security Forces Squadron is a United States Air Force Security Forces squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base. The squadron contains nearly 600 security police total. The manning is vital to the protection of Whiteman AFB's B-2 Spirit aircraft.