About this Unit
The 92nd Security Police Squadron (92nd SPS) was a United States Air Force unit assigned to Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Activated during the Cold War, the 92nd SPS was responsible for base security, law enforcement, and the protection of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers of the 92nd Bombardment Wing. Squadron members participated in numerous exercises and real-world contingency operations, maintaining high readiness and adapting to evolving threats. The 92nd SPS was later redesignated as the 92nd Security Forces Squadron as part of an Air Force-wide reorganization in the late 1990s.
Historical Facts
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Unit Designation: The 92nd Security Police Squadron (SPS) was a unit of the United States Air Force, primarily based at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington.
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Strategic Air Command: The 92nd SPS was a key component of the 92nd Bombardment Wing, a major unit within Strategic Air Command (SAC) during the Cold War, responsible for securing nuclear-armed B-52 bombers and associated assets.
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Vietnam War Deployments: Members of the 92nd SPS were occasionally deployed to Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War era, supporting base security operations in hostile environments.
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Fairchild AFB Tragedy: On June 20, 1994, the squadron was among the first responders to the tragic B-52 crash at Fairchild AFB, which killed four aircrew members and remains one of the most infamous training accidents in Air Force history.
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Aircraft Security: 92nd SPS personnel were tasked with protecting not just aircraft but also sensitive munitions, alert facilities, and missile sites, often conducting patrols in harsh weather conditions.
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Transition to Security Forces: In the late 1990s, the Air Force merged the Security Police and Law Enforcement specialties, redesignating the squadron as the 92nd Security Forces Squadron (SFS).
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Wartime Readiness: The unit participated in many large-scale exercises like Global Shield, simulating rapid nuclear response and base defense under attack conditions.
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Distinguished Service: The 92nd SPS earned multiple Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards for exceptional performance in both peacetime and crisis operations.
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Community Involvement: Squadron members were active in the Spokane, Washington community, supporting events, schools, and local law enforcement partnerships.
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Mascot and Motto: The squadron’s unofficial mascot was the “Defender,” and its motto, “Protect and Defend,” reflected its mission to safeguard USAF personnel and resources at all times.
