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Good mental health critical to readiness
November 20, 2017 — Mental health is a critical part of every Airman’s medical readiness. Although many service members worry that seeking mental health care will negatively effect their career, the opposite is usually true. With early identification and the right treatment by a medical professional, most mental health issues get better quickly without any negative career impact... MORE

Suicide prevention month: stopping suicide is everyone’s battle
September 16, 2017 — September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time for Americans to build awareness and help understand... MORE

Suicide prevention month: stopping suicide is everyone’s battle
August 31, 2017 — September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time for Americans to build awareness and help understand... MORE

New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31
July 19, 2017 — Starting July 31, 2017, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice... MORE

New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement began July 31, 2017. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Steve Thompson)

Be your own advocate
June 16, 2017 — Standing in line at the Commissary on Joint Base Andrews, Tech. Sgt. Lucas Mefford, 11th Civil... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Lucas Mefford, 11th Civil Engineer explosive ordinance disposal craftsman, holds a scan of his brain at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 29, 2017. Mefford attended an inpatient program at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence program, in Bethesda, Md., for depression, insomnia, and other symptoms caused by a traumatic brain injury. He continues his medical treatment at JBA and hopes to influence his Airmen to be advocates for their health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

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A security policeman of the 76th Security Police Squadron and military working dog provide security as JordanianAirliner departs with King and Queen Hussein Bin-Talal on Jan. 1, 1980.

JBA honors Security Forces legacy during Police Week

Military police at Andrews have gone by many names over the decades, ranging from Military Police to Air Police, and now Security Forces; but their mission has remained committed to safeguarding the installation and enabling the Air Force mission...

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, attend the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025.

Continuing the mission: Honoring military veterans in law enforcement

The following are remarks given by Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, at the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025. The remarks have been edited for length and...