Securing the Seas: 6th Security Forces Marine Patrol on Duty

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Kshir, 6th Security Forces marine patrolman, prepares to board a vessel at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 26, 2025. The 6th SFS Marine Patrol unit is responsible for protecting one of the largest coastal restricted areas in the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)

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Securing the Seas: 6th Security Forces Marine Patrol on Duty

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Davis, 6th Security Forces marine patrolman, performs a radio check at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 26, 2025. Marine patrol responds to incidents requiring water rescue and works in conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard, Florida Wildlife Commission and local police agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)

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Securing the Seas: 6th Security Forces Marine Patrol on Duty

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Davis, 6th Security Forces marine patrolman, follows a global positioning system at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 26, 2025. Marine patrol sees higher activity in the summer when vessels are more likely to travel along MacDill’s coastline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)

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Securing the Seas: 6th Security Forces Marine Patrol on Duty

A U.S. Air Force vessel assigned to the 6th Security Forces Marine Patrol unit, monitors the coastline at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 26, 2025. The 6th SFS Marine Patrol unit provides security for 7.2 miles of coastline around MacDill AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)

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Securing the Seas: 6th Security Forces Marine Patrol on Duty

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Davis, 6th Security Forces marine patrolman, performs a pre-check on a vessel at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 26, 2025. The 6th SFS Marine Patrol is the only fully operational Air Force unit that patrols the coastline 24/7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)

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Securing the Seas: 6th Security Forces Marine Patrol on Duty

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Kshir, 6th Security Forces marine patrolman, pumps gas into a vessel at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 26, 2025. In addition to securing MacDill’s 7.2-mile coastline, marine patrol conducts detection and surveillance of any suspicious vessels and ensures neutralization of any possible threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)

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Securing the Seas: 6th Security Forces Marine Patrol on Duty

Published July 1, 2025
By Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam
6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --

The 6th Security Forces Marine Patrol is the only fully operational Air Force unit that patrols the coastline 24/7 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.