This Sailor just qualified as a USAF Flight Chief. What accomplishments did you have jointly?

2015-09-16T09:33:35-04:00

PO1 Ethan Holland qualified as a Security Forces Flight Chief. As members are released & recruitment numbers dwindle due to cutbacks, what are some of the joint operations that you've seen? What accomplishments have you attained while serving jointly?

Face of Defense: Sailor Qualifies as Air Force Security Services Fligh

A sailor assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, recently became the first Navy master-at-arms to become certified as an Air Force security forces

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Sep 16 at 2015 9:35 AM

2015-09-16T09:35:20-04:00

None I launched and recovered aircraft on an aircraft carrier! Not much call for carriers in other services!

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Sep 16 at 2015 9:59 AM

2015-09-16T09:59:10-04:00

Joint is the way to go. Consolidation of resources and facilities makes sense in some cases. In the case of Holland, he was a Master at Arms, so Security Forces is not a stretch. He apparently understood the responsibility of being the "first" and not wanting to fail, so he excelled. Kudos.

I have worked jointly with Army and Marines after 9-11. Always interesting when you work jointly, but it is always a great learning experience for the troops.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 17 at 2015 12:43 AM

2015-09-17T00:43:44-04:00

Not to take anything away from him but in the joint world which this is it's not a big deal. I believe there were MA's that served as Flight Chiefs at Travis AFB in the late 90's when the Navy and AF shared all the Security/LE responsibilities. It's cool they are giving the guy credit but not really as big of a deal as they are making it out to be.

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Sep 17 at 2015 3:31 PM

2015-09-17T15:31:32-04:00

Joint is clearly the way of the future. Having started my career in the Army, I understand the differences between branches. In doing the job, we are actually more alike than different, but there are huge cultural differences that are hard to overcome. There should be many more joint functions, but due to fighting amongst the "stars," joint operations will always be limited.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2015 10:31 AM

2015-09-18T10:31:18-04:00

Army Pathfinder, Combat Lifesaver, and Joint Fires Observer qualified

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2015 10:32 AM

2015-09-18T10:32:05-04:00

It can only be Phil since Kai is out this year

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Jun 27 at 2018 1:37 AM

2018-06-27T01:37:48-04:00

With joint services in 1968-69 when at Da Nang Vietnam in the 366th Security Police Squadron we worked quite a bit with the 1st Military Police Battalion Marines. One the base perimeter the Marines had their section and the Air Force theirs. The Marine didn't have any K9 in their unit however and Air Force dogs worked even in their sections. 24/7 we also had USAF Security Police worked at the Command post for all three of their companies and also at their Battalion Hq. We also had some Marine MPs assigned to our Flight and living in the same huts We were. We did have a good relationship with 1st MP BN troops especially with all of us doing the same job.

Response by MSgt Joseph Holness made Apr 8 at 2020 11:05 AM

2020-04-08T11:05:53-04:00

OK....Humor-Time! His new nickname would be either Chief Air-Squid or Chief Flying-Fish (lol) On a serious note: Congratulations Sailor