A1C Elizabeth Jacobson (www.USAFSecurity.com)

U.S. Air Force Security

"Defensor Fortis" (Defender of the Force)


U.S. Air Force Security Forces Members Killed in Action


		A1C Elizabeth N. Jacobson

		KIA Date: 09/28/05

		Airman First Class (A1C) Jacobson was killed on a convoy near Camp Bucca, Iraq, on Sept. 28, 2005 when her vehicle was hit by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). She is the first female Airman killed in the line of duty supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.





Airman Jacobson had been in Iraq for just over three months. "A1C Jacobson was a great troop...always sought the hardest challenges and never gave up. She worked very hard to get on the convoy section and had only been working it for a couple of weeks when the incident occurred. She was a bright and intelligent young lady who cared deeply for her country and the military."





Photo: Bronze Star Medal		A1C Jacobson was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart Medals posthumously and was entered into the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New York November 10, 2006.


		Air Force News Articles:

		• Mar 8, 2008 "An American Warrior, A Hero, an Amazing Women"
		• Jun 19, 2007 "Memorial for Fallen Airman Gets Facelift"
		• Oct 6, 2006 "A1C Jacobson: Gone, But Never Forgotten"
		• Oct 7, 2005 "Service Members Pay Respect to Fallen Airman"

		Eagle Chapter, Air Force Security Police Association, is offering a commemorative coin to remember A1C Elizabeth N. Jacobson and raise funds for the Proud Warrior Program.
Photo: Purple Heart Medal

		Elizabeth N. Jacobson Award for Expeditionary Excellence:

		May 12 2006. Air Force approves the Elizabeth N. Jacobson Award for Expeditionary Excellence. An initiative sponsored by Gen Robert H. Holmes and Chief Master Sergeant Bruce Broder, this new annual Security Forces award will formally recognize the war fighting contributions and outstanding accomplishments of our youngest warriors, our first-enlistment Security Forces Airmen.




		In a statement released May 12, General Holmes stated, "Elizabeth and her courage, compassion and contribution to both our nation and society will not be forgotten. She was a truly exceptional woman and will be remembered each year as we honor the next generation of outstanding young Security Forces Warriors."


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Goodfellow Air Force Base Texas Renames Main Gate:

Officials at Goodfellow Air Force Base Texas dedicate base main gate in honor of A1C Elizabeth N. Jacobson, the first Security Forces Airman and the first Air Force female to be killed in action in Iraq. Major Ken O'Neil, 17^th Security Forces Squadron Commander, led the base dedication ceremony. Airman Jacobson was assigned at Goodfellow AFB at the time of her death.


















A1C Jacobson's Funeral Service:

















				Photo: USAF Security Forces Global War On Terrorism (GWOT) Badge presented to Sandra and Cos Cosimano (Grandparents) by the Eagle Chapter of the Air Force Security Police Association.

Ceremony in Iraq		Photo: U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army First Sergeant pay respects to Sgt Steven Morin Jr. and A1C Elizabeth N. Jacobson at memorial site.	Brig. Gen Holmes presents U.S. Flag that draped coffin to mother and father.









Photo: Jacobson Training Center, Library at Lackland Air Force Base dedicated on June 14, 2006		Ceremony in Iraq	A1C Jacobson with grandparents
			A1C Jacobson with grandparents

				Chief Master Sgt. Thom Narofsky and Col. Paul Curlett dedicate a road as Jacobson Avenue at a deployed location in Southwest Asia Nov. 10. The street dedication was part of a memorial ceremony for all veterans, including Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson.





Members of the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron recently completed work updating and retouching Jacobson Barrier, a memorial dedicated to Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson		Members of the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron salute the display they set up during a remembrance ceremony for Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson
			This display was built by members of the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron for a remembrance ceremony to honor veterans, including Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson






	A final memorial tribute to Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson sits at the base chapel Oct 6. The helmet and identification tags represent the fallen service member, the combat boots signify the final march of the last battle and the inverted rifle with a bayonet symbolize a time for prayer and a break in the action to pay tribute to a fallen comrade







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