14th SFS welcomes new commander

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  • By Airman 1st Class Danielle Powell
  • 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  Major Russell Stilling relinquished command of the 14th Security Forces Squadron to Maj. Kiley Stinson Tuesday in a ceremony at the Columbus Club.
In his previous assignment, Major Stinson was the Executive Officer to the Director of Security Forces at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
To the men and women of the 14th SFS, Major Stinson says it is his "privilege to lead you."
Major Stilling has been selected to attend Air Command Staff College, Montgomery, Ala. There he will prepare to lead the Air, Space and Cyberspace Force in Joint/Combined Operations.
The 14th Security Forces Squadron maintains 24-hour law enforcement, security and antiterrorism/force protection for a base community of 10,000 personnel. They are responsible for wing resource protection valued at over $793 million, crime prevention, military working dog support, unit security programs and combat arms. They are also the liaison to other AF installations, federal, state and local police agencies.