United States Air Force Security Forces
| United States Air Force Security Forces | |
|---|---|
| Active | 31 October 1997 – present (as Security Forces) 1966 – 31 October 1997 (as Security Police) 2 January 1948 – 1966 (as Air Police) 12 February 1942 – 2 January 1948 (as Military Police) |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Military police Ground defense force |
| Role | Military law enforcement Ground defense |
| Size | 38,000+ |
| Nickname(s) | Defenders |
| Motto(s) | Defensor Fortis (Defenders of the Force) |
| Color of Beret | Dark Blue |
| Website | Official website |
| Commanders | |
| Director of Security Forces | Brig Gen Brian A. Filler |
| Career Field Manager | CMSgt Donald Gallagher |
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| Officer beret flash (superimposed with polished metal rank insignia) | |
| Occupation Badge | |
The United States Air Force Security Forces (SF) are the ground combat force and military police service of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. The USAF Security Forces were formerly known as Military Police (MP), Air Police (AP), and Security Police (SP) at various points in their history.