19th SPS

The 19th Security Police Squadron (19th SPS) was a United States Air Force unit assigned to protect personnel, aircraft, and resources at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, primarily during the Vietnam War era. Activated in the mid-1960s, the squadron provided law enforcement, perimeter security, and anti-sabotage measures in support of the 19th Bombardment Wing and other tenant units. 19th SPS personnel were trained to counter threats ranging from espionage to ground attacks, reflecting the heightened security environment of the Cold War in the Pacific. The squadron played a vital role in maintaining the operational readiness and safety of one of the USAF’s most strategically important overseas bases.