Story by Airman 1st Class Owen Davies | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson | 03.10.2025
Tasked with aiding in the capture of two of Somali National Alliance’s top lieutenants who were attending a meeting deep in Mogadishu, Somalia, 1993, U.S. Army Sgt. Jeff Struecker, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, would soon find himself in a capture mission turned rescue operation....
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathan Williams | Center for Security Forces | 02.21.2025
Sailors from Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR) Detachment Pearl Harbor volunteered their time to support the Adopt-A-Highway program along a two-mile stretch of the Kalaniana’ole highway on the east side of Oahu Island, 21 Feb....
Story by Darryl Orrell | Center for Security Forces | 12.16.2024
Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) Adm. Stephen T. Koehler expressed his satisfaction in a letter of appreciation received in early December by Lt. Cmdr. Mantas Rysevas, Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR) Detachment Pearl Harbor officer in charge....
Story by Darryl Orrell | Center for Security Forces | 12.13.2024
Kris Kringle, aka Santa Claus, made a surprise visit at a children’s Christmas party, taking time out of his busy schedule to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. The social event was held at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story and sponsored by the Center for Security Forces’ (CENSECFOR) Morale Enhancement Committee (MEC), Dec. 13....
Story by Darryl Orrell | Center for Security Forces | 11.21.2024
The Center for Security Forces Safety Manager shared helpful safety tips and reminders with staff in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. The brief was given during the command’s quarterly all-hands call at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Nov. 21....
Story by Chief Petty Officer Russell Stevenson | Center for Security Forces | 11.11.2024
In honor of Veterans Day, the Center for Security Forces Detachment North Island, traditionally known as SERE West, honored Jim Bedinger, a retired U.S. Navy commander and former prisoner of war, Nov. 11....
Story by Darryl Orrell | Center for Security Forces | 11.04.2024
Center for Security Forces Commanding Officer Captain Joseph Bromley announced the CENSECFOR 2024 Instructor of the Year award winners. The award recognizes the Sailor’s continual superior performance and leadership in their position at their respective activities within the CENSECFOR domain. Nov. 4....
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Hunter Laggan | Center for Security Forces | 10.31.2024
Center for Security Forces Commanding Officer Captain Joseph Bromley completed a weeklong visit to Detachment Gulfport, where U.S. Navy Sailors receive Expeditionary Combat Skills (ECS) training. The visit is part of a larger plan to visit each training activity within the CENSECFOR domain, Oct. 29....
