3345th Security Police

The 3345th Security Police Squadron was a unit of the United States Air Force, primarily stationed at Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois. Activated during the Cold War era, the squadron was responsible for the protection of critical assets, law enforcement, and maintaining security readiness on base. Throughout its service, the 3345th played a vital role in safeguarding personnel, aircraft, and facilities, adapting to evolving security needs and Air Force regulations. The unit remained active until the closure of Chanute AFB in 1993, after which its mission and personnel were inactivated or reassigned.