Three Uniforms. One Mission.
“THE UNIFORM CHANGED. THE MISSION NEVER DID.”
"The Air Force taught me how to Serve. The San Antonio Police Department taught me the Responsibility that comes with Serving, and Teaching gave me the opportunity to pass those lessons on."
More than 40 years of service. Three careers. One continuing mission: to use those experiences to help veterans find their next purpose, help police officers become better officers, and help young people believe in what they can become.
"I'm not finished serving. I've just changed the way I do it."
U.S. AIR FORCE | SAN ANTONIO POLICE DEPARTMENT | EDUCATOR
United States AIR FORCE
1983–1992-Recalled After 9/11
At 19 years old, Kevin Coble left his hometown of Groton, Massachusetts, and joined the United States Air Force. Serving in Security Police at assignments in the United States and overseas laid the foundation for a lifetime built around service, responsibility and protecting others.
SAN ANTONIO POLICE DEPARTMENT
1993–2018 • 26 Years of Service
For 26 years, Kevin served the citizens of San Antonio as a police officer. From West Patrol Dogwatch to decades of frontline police work, the badge brought responsibility, difficult decisions, unforgettable experiences and lessons that could never be learned from a textbook.
LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATOR
2018–Present • Teacher • Adjunct Professor
After retiring from the San Antonio Police Department, Kevin traded the patrol car for the classroom. For eight years, he taught high school students using lessons drawn from decades of real-world experience—leadership, judgment, accountability, integrity, respect, and the responsibility that comes with serving others.
Today, Kevin continues that mission as an adjunct professor at San Antonio College and by mentoring the next generation.
SERVE • PROTECT • TEACH • INFLUENCE
Because Influence isn't another uniform. It's what came from wearing all three.
In The Media
San Antonio Express-News:
Veteran, Former SAPD Officer Now Mentoring the Next Generation
THREE UNIFORMS. ONE MISSION.™ — FEATURED IN SECURITY FORCES MAGAZINE
DECEMBER 2026 | Air Force Security Forces Association
45 years. Three careers. One mission.
I'm honored to have my story featured in Security Forces Magazine, in an article written by CMSgt (Ret.) Joe Mitchell.
From serving in the United States Air Force Security Police to 26 years with the San Antonio Police Department, and ultimately teaching the next generation, my journey has always been about service, leadership, and mentorship.
My sincere appreciation to Joe Mitchell and the Air Force Security Forces Association for sharing my story.
The uniform comes off. The mission doesn't.
Read the complete published feature in the two magazine pages below.
Three Uniforms. One Mission.™ — The Story Behind the Mission
FEATURED INTERVIEW — SAN ANTONIO INFLUENCE MAGAZINE
After more than 40 years of service spanning the U.S. Air Force, the San Antonio Police Department and education, Kevin Coble shares how the lessons learned through three careers continue to shape his mission of service, mentorship and influence.
Kevin Coble joins Cedric Fisher on San Antonio's Influence Magazine Show to share the journey from U.S. Air Force Security Police, to 26 years with the San Antonio Police Department, to eight years teaching high school students—and why the mission to serve continues long after the uniform comes off.
New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung:
From Service to the Classroom: Kevin Coble's Continuing Mission
Kevin Coble shares his journey from military service and a 26-year career with the San Antonio Police Department to the classroom, where he spent eight years mentoring and preparing the next generation.
250,000+ VIEWS — AND THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES
Have body cameras changed an officer's willingness to use legitimate discretion?
After 26 years with the San Antonio Police Department, I've seen technology transform policing in many positive ways. I'm not against body cameras. Accountability matters. But so does judgment.
When I was 17 years old, a police officer had every reason to arrest me—but instead, he gave me a second chance. That decision helped change the direction of my life.
I've often wondered:
"If that officer had been wearing a body camera, would he have felt comfortable making the same decision?"
This conversation has now generated more than 250,000 views across social media.
Watch the video. Then ask yourself: What would you have done?
About
REAL STORIES. REAL EXPERIENCE. LESSONS THAT LAST.
More than 40 years of service across three careers have given Kevin Coble a unique perspective on leadership, judgment, second chances, mentorship and finding purpose after the uniform comes off.
Kevin is available for television and radio interviews, podcasts, conferences, veteran and law-enforcement events, schools and community organizations.
REAL STORIES. REAL EXPERIENCE. LESSONS THAT LAST.
More than 40 years of service across three careers have given Kevin Coble a unique perspective on leadership, judgment, second chances, mentorship and finding purpose after the uniform comes off.
Kevin is available for television and radio interviews, podcasts, conferences, veteran and law-enforcement events, schools and community organizations.