Day in the Life of Air Force Security Forces

We talked with A1C Demaine Smiley, 47th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, talking about what they do and what the different jobs in security forces are and their mission to protect the base at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas on Oct. 15, 2021.

The Valiant Story of Roy Benavidez Who Defied ‘Six Hours in Hell’

In a last-ditch effort, Benavidez spat at the doctor as he closed the morgue bag where Benavidez’s body had been placed. The doctor responded, “I think this one will survive.” Benavidez had fought for six hours to save the lives of his comrades and survived all the sustained injuries.

How ‘Buddy Statement’ Boosts a Vet’s VA Claims and Why It Matters

From the time you stepped out of the service, all you carried behind you, aside from badges and honors, were fond memories spent inside the armed forces. These memories genuinely make a veteran’s stay in the service worth reminiscing. But several years later, these memories can turn into robust evidence that would lead you to boost your benefits – and that’s the time you need to call your long-time buddy.

China Charges US as ‘Peace Destroyer’ After US Warship Transits the Taiwan Strait

“The frequent provocations and shows by the United States fully demonstrate that the United States is a destroyer of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and a maker of security risks in the Taiwan Strait,” said Colonel Shi Yi in a statement, adding that “The theater troops maintain high alert at all times and resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.”