Tyndall Security Police : Duluth IAP AFB Security police

The Tyndall Security Police, originally stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida, were tasked with safeguarding critical air defense assets and personnel during the Cold War. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, a detachment was assigned to Duluth International Airport Air Force Base (Duluth IAP AFB) in Minnesota, where they became known as the Duluth IAP AFB Security Police. Their primary mission was to protect the base’s nuclear-armed interceptor aircraft and ensure the security of the NORAD air defense alert facilities. The unit played a crucial role in maintaining base security during heightened periods of tension, including incidents such as the 1979 false alarm, which underscored the importance of their vigilance and rapid response capabilities.