U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 633d Security Forces Squadron fire rifles during the Police Week closing ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 15, 2026. Members of JBLE observed Police Week from May 11 to May 15, recognizing the service, dedication and sacrifice of law enforcement officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thalia Bonte)
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. -- The United State’s warfighting edge does not start on the battlefield. It starts with the fight against threats before they begin.
Antiterrorism sits at the heart of the U.S.’s National Defense Strategy, not as a background function, but as a driving force enabling warfighting excellence, deterring aggression and securing the homeland.
“Our [antiterrorism program] mission is to ensure the safety and security of our force, assets, personnel, resources and facilities through the aggressive application of antiterrorism and force protection measures,” said one 633d Air Base Wing Antiterrorism Program Manager (ATPM). “We aim to deter, detect, delay, deny and defend against any terrorist threats and...
