831st Air Police Squadron

• Origin and Activation: The 831st Air Police Squadron was originally activated in the 1950s as part of the United States Air Force's efforts to strengthen base security during the Cold War. • Davis-Monthan AFB: The squadron was notably stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, providing law enforcement and security services for one of the Air Force's key bases. • Role in Strategic Air Command: The 831st played an important role in the Strategic Air Command, protecting nuclear bombers and missile facilities during the tense years of the Cold War. • Transition to Security Police: In 1966, the Air Police were redesignated as Security Police, reflecting evolving duties that included both law enforcement and protection of vital assets. • Vietnam War Era: Members of the 831st frequently deployed to Southeast Asia, providing security and support at bases under threat during the Vietnam War. • Desert Survival Training Support: The squadron supported the base’s survival schools, ensuring the safety of personnel training for desert and hostile environments. • Distinguished Unit Citations: Over the years, the 831st earned several commendations for outstanding performance in force protection and crisis response. • Women Join the Ranks: In the 1970s, the 831st was among the first to integrate women into its security and law enforcement duties, paving the way for greater gender diversity in the Air Force Security Forces. • Transition to 355th Security Forces Squadron: In the early 1990s, the 831st was inactivated and its functions absorbed by the newly formed 355th Security Forces Squadron at Davis-Monthan AFB. • Legacy and Alumni: Veterans of the 831st Air Police Squadron maintain active alumni groups, preserving the unit’s history and camaraderie through reunions and historical projects.