97th Security Police Squadron

The 97th Security Police Squadron traces its origins to the activation of the 97th Bombardment Wing at Biggs Air Force Base, Texas, in 1947, where it provided vital base security and law enforcement functions. Over the decades, the squadron supported the wing through numerous relocations, including its transfer to Blytheville Air Force Base, Arkansas, and later Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Throughout the Cold War and into the modern era, the 97th Security Police Squadron—later redesignated as the 97th Security Forces Squadron—played a key role in safeguarding nuclear assets, personnel, and resources. Its legacy is marked by its continuous commitment to base defense, antiterrorism, and force protection in support of the United States Air Force’s global mission.