92nd SPS

• 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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). • Wartime Readiness: The unit participated in many large-scale exercises like Global Shield, simulating rapid nuclear response and base defense under attack conditions. • Distinguished Service: The 92nd SPS earned multiple Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards for exceptional performance in both peacetime and crisis operations. • Community Involvement: Squadron members were active in the Spokane, Washington community, supporting events, schools, and local law enforcement partnerships. • 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.