Brigadier General Allen J. Jamerson
Brig. Gen. Allen J. Jamerson is Director of Security Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations and Mission Support, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. He is the focal point for ensuring the physical security of Air Force nuclear assets, and planning and programming for more than 37,000 Active-Duty and Reserve component security forces at locations worldwide. He provides policy and oversight for protecting Air Force resources from terrorism, criminal acts, sabotage and acts of war, and ensures Security Forces are trained, equipped and ready to support contingency and exercise plans.
General Jamerson entered the Air Force in 1986 after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. He was also commissioned as an AFROTC distinguished graduate. After security police assignments at Whiteman AFB, Mo., Kadena Air Base, Japan, and Vandenberg AFB, Calif., he served as Chief, Security Police for Clear Air Station, Alaska. General Jamerson also held a staff position at Headquarters Air Force Space Command, Peterson AFB, Colo., and commanded security forces squadrons at Luke AFB, Ariz., and Robins AFB, Ga. During that time he also attended Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell AFB, Ala.
He graduated from the United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pa., in 2003, followed by an assignment as Deputy Director of Security for the National Reconnaissance Office, Chantilly, Va. He also commanded the 90th Security Forces Group at Francis E. Warren AFB, Wyo., was Vice Commander of the 42d Air Base Wing, Maxwell AFB, Ala., and commanded the 72d Air Base Wing at Tinker, AFB, Okla.
Prior to his current position, General Jamerson served as the Chief of Staff, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command.
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