92 Combat Defense Squardon

• Origins: The 92d Combat Defense Squadron (CDS) was originally activated as part of the United States Air Force's efforts to provide dedicated base defense forces during the early Cold War period. • Strategic Location: The squadron was based at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, a key location for Strategic Air Command (SAC) bomber and tanker operations. • Cold War Duties: The 92 CDS was responsible for defending nuclear alert areas, hangars, and flightlines, particularly during periods of heightened nuclear readiness. • Transition to Security Police: In the early 1970s, the Air Force restructured its base defense units, and the 92 CDS was redesignated as the 92d Security Police Squadron. • Training: Members of the squadron underwent rigorous training in weapons handling, patrolling, base entry control, and anti-sabotage operations. • Vietnam Era: Although based in the US, members of the 92 CDS occasionally deployed to support security operations at overseas locations during the Vietnam War era. • Aircraft Security: The squadron played a crucial role in securing B-52 Stratofortress and KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, which were essential to America’s nuclear deterrence strategy. • Specialized Equipment: The unit made use of advanced sensors, alarm systems, and K-9 teams to detect and deter intrusions. • Unit Motto: The 92 CDS was known for its "Defend and Protect" ethos, reflecting the importance of their mission to the overall security of the United States. • Legacy: Veterans of the 92 CDS often recall the high level of camaraderie and professionalism, and the squadron’s traditions are still honored by the successor 92d Security Forces Squadron at Fairchild AFB today.