Air Force security forces personnel partnered with Afghan air force counterparts for the first joint flight line security patrol at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. “The patrol was very successful,” said MSgt. Terry Gilbert, senior enlisted security forces adviser with Kandahar’s 738th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group. He added, “We are truly privileged here at Kandahar to work with a highly motivated and professional Afghan air force security forces unit. They were very excited for this opportunity and were encouraged to feel like they are crucial part of securing one of the busiest air strips in the world.” For the Dec. 3 patrol, a two-person Afghan security forces team joined a two-person USAF team. This mission was the initial orientation patrol for the Afghans to help them acquire a feel for a fully operational airfield and basic concepts of flight line security. (Kandahar report by TSgt. Jeremy Larlee)
Pentagon Deploys Air Force Intel Analysts for Border Mission
March 12, 2025
The U.S. military is sending approximately 40 Air Force intelligence analysts to beef up its surveillance of the southern border, U.S. Northern Command announced March 11. NORTHCOM has established the Joint Intelligence Task Force-Southern Border to oversee the joint service and interagency effort.