49th SPS, 833 SPS, Det2 9Wea

• 49th Security Police Squadron (49th SPS): The 49th SPS was the security and law enforcement unit assigned to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, tasked with protecting resources, personnel, and assets of the 49th Tactical Fighter Wing. • Vietnam Era Deployments: Members of the 49th SPS were deployed to Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, providing security support at forward air bases and participating in critical base defense operations. • Transition to Modern Security Forces: The 49th SPS was later redesignated as the 49th Security Forces Squadron (49th SFS), reflecting the Air Force-wide shift in nomenclature and mission expansion in the late 1990s. • 833rd Security Police Squadron (833rd SPS): The 833rd SPS was the primary security unit at Holloman AFB during the Cold War, responsible for the safeguarding of nuclear weapons, aircraft, and classified materials. • Base Defense Exercises: Both the 49th and 833rd SPS regularly conducted large-scale war games and base defense exercises, simulating attacks by "Red Team" aggressors to prepare for potential sabotage or commando raids. • Aircraft Security: The squadrons protected a variety of aircraft over the years, including the F-4 Phantom, F-15 Eagle, and F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighters, especially during the introduction of the F-117A at Holloman. • Detachment 2, 9th Weather Squadron (Det 2 9Wea): Det 2 9Wea was a specialized weather detachment assigned to provide meteorological support for flight operations, missile launches, and base security planning. • Weather and Security Coordination: Det 2 9Wea worked closely with Security Police units, providing real-time weather updates for base defense readiness and the protection of sensitive equipment during adverse conditions. • Cold War Missions: During the height of the Cold War, these units played a vital role in readiness exercises against potential Soviet threats, including nuclear attack simulations that tested the base's response protocols. • Legacy and Commemoration: Veterans of the 49th SPS, 833rd SPS, and Det 2 9Wea maintain active alumni groups and host reunions, preserving their shared heritage and stories of service at Holloman AFB and beyond.