48TH SECURITY POLICE SQUADRON
Lineage
Constituted 48th Air Police Squadron on 25 July 1952.
Activated on 10 July 1952.
Redesignated 48th Security Police Squadron on 1 May 1967.
Redesignated 48th Security Forces Squadron on 1 July 1997.
Assignments
48th Air Base Group, 10 July 1952.
7348th Security Police Group, 1 August 1985.
48th Security Police Group, 21 October 1988.
48th Support (later, 48th Mission Support) Group, 31 March 1992 – present.
Stations
Chaumont Air Base, France, 10 July 1952.
RAF Lakenheath, England, 15 January 1960 – present.
Honors
Service Streamers. None
Campaign Streamers. None
Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers. None
Decorations.
Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards:
1 July 1961 – 29 February 1964
1 July 1966 – 30 June 1968
14 October 1976 – 31 December 1977
1 April 1978 – 31 March 1980
1 July 1984 – 30 June 1986
1 July 1986 – 30 June 1988
1 July 1988 – 30 June 1990
20 August 1990 – 11 May 1991
1 July 1992 – 30 June 1994
1 July 1994 – 30 June 1996
1 August 1996 – 30 September 1998
1 October 1998 – 30 September 2000
*[14 April] – 10 June 1999
1 October 2000 – 24 September 2002
1 October 2002 – 30 September 2004
1 October 2004 – 31 October 2005
1 November 2005 – 31 December 2006
*Honors Conferred from the 48th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron-
Noble Anvil.
48TH SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON (con’d)
Commanders
Lt Col John Northon 25 Jul 2007
Lt Col Scott Enold 21 Jul 2006
Lt Col Kenneth D. Ribler 16 Jul 2004
Lt Col William P. Delaney 22 May 2002
Maj William Brooks 11 Mar 2002
Maj William R. Renfroe 23 Jul 1999
Lt Col James Peck ca. Jul 1997
Lt Col Kevin C. Andersen 7 Jul 1995
Lt Col Robert F. Byrd 12 Jun 1993
Lt Col James A. Thomas III 4 Dec 1991
Capt Billy R. Gibson 18 Mar 1991
Capt Mike S. Mireless 25 Feb 1991
Capt Brian E. Fazenbaker 19 Jan 1990
Capt Billy R. Gibson 19 Dec 1989
Capt Kurt C. Fecht 5 Jan 1986
Capt John C. D’Auria 1 Aug 1985
Lt Col Frank M. Willingham, Jr. 10 Apr 1984
Capt John W. McCoy 23 Nov 1983
Maj John C. Walsh 15 Jun 1982
Lt Col Joseph P. Brooks, Sr. 23 May 1980
Lt Col Theodore H. Koch, Jr. 31 Aug 1978
Lt Col Paul E. Samulski 27 Jun 1977
Maj David J. Smith 20 Aug 1975
Capt Gene A. Ansorge 19 May 1975
Capt Timm G. Engh 16 Jan 1974
Maj Robert H. Moon 1 Feb 1973
Capt John R. McElhaney by Jul 1969
Capt Richard J. Carpenter, Jr. 1 May 1969
Capt Roland J. Simmons Nov 1968
1Lt William D. Doran by Aug 1967
Lt Col Joseph V. Sinnett, Jr. 5 Aug 1966
1Lt William D. Doran 26 Jan 1966
CWO W4 Ralph E. McCarthy 15 Dec 1965
Maj William G. Petit 8 Jun 1965
Maj Karl T. A. Moravek ca. 15 Aug 1962
Capt Kenton D. Miller by Jul 1960
Capt Richard B. Jenkins 29 Dec 1958
1Lt Peter S. Conover 17 Feb 1958
Maj Earl H. Ellis, Jr. 1 Oct 1957
1Lt Peter S. Conover 24 May 1956
Maj Richard H. Collins by Sep 1954
1Lt Bernard B. Carroll by Dec 1953
Maj Howard W. Densford ca. 1 Dec 1952
Capt Donald E. Collins 10 Jul 1952
48TH SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON (con’d)
Emblem (Approved 23 April 1964)
The emblem is symbolic of the squadron and its mission. The encircling olive
branches depict honor and the red rim valor. The two shades of blue in the
background represent 24 hour night and day protection. The armored fist alludes
to power and protection, the sword to justice, the lightning bolts as a striking
force. The wings depict peace and the 48 stars allude to the number of the unit.
The emblem bears our national colors, red, white and blue, to reflect patriotism
and the Air Force colors, ultramarine blue and golden yellow, to indicate the
unit is an integral part of the United States Air Force.
Motto: “PARATI PRO RE IMPROVISA” [Prepared For The Unexpected]
