Jeff Davies

The 449th Security Police Squadron was an integral unit assigned to Kincheloe Air Force Base in Michigan during the Cold War era. Activated in support of the 449th Bombardment Wing, the squadron was tasked with safeguarding the base’s assets, including the B-52 Stratofortress nuclear alert force and associated facilities. Its personnel conducted law enforcement, base defense, and security operations, particularly during periods of heightened readiness. Following the deactivation of Kincheloe AFB in 1977, the 449th Security Police Squadron was inactivated, marking the end of its mission in the Upper Peninsula.