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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

A military working dog with the 374th Security Forces Squadron attends a retreat ceremony during Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2015. Police Week events included a 5K run, a physical fitness challenge, displays in front of the Yokota Community Center and a Policeman's Ball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Police Week

647th Security Forces Squadron Defenders stop to hand out candy during their Police on Patrol Parade through Hickam Communities to kick off Police Week May 11, 2015, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. In 1962 President Kennedy declared May 15 as National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. Since then, Police Week has served as a time to pay special recognition to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Terri Paden)

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Police Week

647th Security Forces Squadron Airmen and Sailor Defenders began their Police on Patrol Parade at the shoppette before making their way through Hickam Communities to kick off Police Week May 11, 2015, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. In 1962 President Kennedy declared May 15 as National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. Since then, Police Week has served as a time to pay special recognition to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Terri Paden)

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Police Week

647th Security Forces Squadron Defenders took to the streets of Earhart Village for their Police on Patrol Parade through Hickam Communities to kick off Police Week May 11, 2015, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. In 1962 President Kennedy declared May 15 as National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. Since then, Police Week has served as a time to pay special recognition to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Terri Paden)

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Ruck March to Kick off Police Week

Airmen from the 647th Security Forces Squadron participate in a 2.5 mile ruck march to kick off Police Week on Joint Base Perl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 5, 2015. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)

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Ruck March to Kick off Police Week

Tech Sgt. Jonathan Williams, from the647th Security Forces Squadron, walks down Porter Avenue with his military working dog Jon during a police week ruck march on Joint Base Perl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 5, 2015. Each May, during National Police Week, the U.S. recognizes the service law enforcement and remembers those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)

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To honor and prevent: Wolf Pack observes police week

Senior Airman Taylor Curry, 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, throws a beanbag during a game of corn hole wearing simulated drunk goggles that demonstrate the effects of excessive alcohol consumption during National Police Week May 12, 2015, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members of the Wolf Pack recognized the importance of crime prevention during National Police Week observances May 11 to 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen)

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To honor and prevent: Wolf Pack observes police week

Staff Sgt. Ruben Salazar and Senior Airman Michael Vue, 8th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructors, explain the function of various weapons during the Wolf Pack’s National Police Week observance May 12, 2015. Originally proclaimed Peace Officers Memorial Day in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, May 15 and the week it falls in has since been designated as a time to pay tribute to local, state and federal law enforcement professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

Maj. Jeffery Day, 374th Security Forces Squadron commander, gives opening remarks to Yokota members participating in the Police Week 5K run at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2015. The run was the first event held to honor the sacrifices made by local, state and federal law enforcement officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

Col. Scott Maskery, 374th Mission Support Group commander, addresses Police Week 5K run participants at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2015. During his speech, Maskery thanked the members of the 374th Security Forces Squadron for defending Yokota and the sacrifices they have made for their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

Team Yokota members participate in the Police Week 5K at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2015. Other events included a memorial ceremony and retreat, a physical fitness challenge, displays in front of the Yokota Community Center and a Policeman's Ball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 2nd Lt. Ninaga Kotaro finishes the Police Week 5K in first place at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2015. Kotaro was presented with a 374th Security Forces Squadron coin for his performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Roche, 374th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of physical security and resource protection, gives high-fives to runners taking part in the Police Week 5K at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2015. President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation in 1962 designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

Members of the 374th Security Forces Squadron approach the finish line during the Police Week 5K run at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2015. Other events included a memorial ceremony and retreat, a physical fitness challenge, displays in front of the Yokota Community Center and the Policeman's Ball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

Topa, 374th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, takes part in the Police Week 5K run at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2015. Topa was one of two military working dogs participating in the run and the first to finish. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

The first three runners display their 374th Security Forces Squadron coins after completing the Police Week 5K at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2015. The coins were presented to them by Maj. Jeffery Day, 374 SFS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

A member of the 374th Security Forces Squadron wears a shirt honoring a fallen defender during the Police Week 5K run at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2015. This year the 374 SFS used Police Week to pay tribute to the 10 Security Forces Airmen who have been killed in action since 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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To honor and prevent: Wolf Pack observes police week

Wolf Pack members huddle around a weapons display May 13, 2015, at the Base Exchange during National Police Week observances at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. This year’s observance of police week recognized the Wolf Pack’s defenders varied skillsets by highlighting their role in protecting the people, property and resources of the U.S. Air Force, by including demonstrations by the military work dog section, combat arms and weapons display, crime prevention skits, defender challenge and a retreat ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen/Released)

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To honor and prevent: Wolf Pack observes police week

Airman 1st Class Keshaun Survine, 8th Security Forces Squadron response force member, demonstrates how to use an M-4 caliber machine gun at a weapons display at the Base Exchange May 13, 2015, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members of the Wolf Pack paid tribute to security forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice and recognized the importance of crime prevention during National Police Week observances May 11 to 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen/Released)

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To honor and prevent: Wolf Pack observes police week

Senior Airman Charles McClung, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron administrative journeyman (left), visits the crime prevention booth, manned by Tech. Sgt. Paul Lamelin, 8th Security Forces Squadron resource protection NCO in charge (right), at the Base Exchange during National Police Week May 13, 2015, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. This year’s observance of police week recognized the Wolf Pack’s varied skillsets by highlighting security forces role in protecting the people, property and resources of the U.S. Air Force, as well as the role every Airman plays in crime prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen/Released)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

Members of the 374th Security Forces Squadron stand at parade rest during a retreat ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2015. The ceremony was held to honor fallen law enforcement officers as part of Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

Airmen from the 374th Security Forces Squadron and their Japan Air Self-Defense Force counterparts lower the flags during a retreat ceremony, held as part of Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2015. President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation in 1962 designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

374th Security Forces Squadron members salute the colors during a retreat ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2015. The ceremony was held to honor fallen law enforcement officers as part of Police Week.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

Staff Sgt. Gary Bass, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, holds the U.S. flag during a retreat ceremony held at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2015. This year the 374 SFS used Police Week to pay tribute to the 10 Security Forces Airmen who have been killed in action since 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

374th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, Senior Airman David Wells and Airman 1st Class Nelson Sosa, fold the U.S. flag during a retreat ceremony held during Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2015. Police Week events included a 5K run, a physical fitness challenge, displays in front of the Yokota Community Center and a Policeman's Ball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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National Police Week

Staff Sgt. Matthew Zantene, 647th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, dressed in a dog training personnel protective outfit, runs from Senior Airman Cody Becker, 647th Security Forces Squadron MWD handler, and his MWD Ggregory during the National Police Week fair at the Navy Exchange Mall, Hawaii, May 13, 2015. Becker demonstrated how he can release Ggregory to chase a suspect and command Ggregory to stop without harming the suspect if needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)

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National Police Week

Staff Sgt. Matthew Zantene, 647th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, dressed in a dog training personnel protective outfit, runs from Ggregory, 647th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, during a National Police Week fair demonstration at the Navy Exchange Mall, Hawaii, May 13, 2015. Ggregory has two G’s in his name to designate he was born and bred at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)

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National Police Week

Staff Sgt. Dean Concepcion, 647th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, shows Hayven the M249 weapon system during the National Police Week fair at the Navy Exchange Mall, Hawaii, May 13, 2015. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)

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National Police Week

Staff Sgt. Joshua Chase, a 647th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his MWD Chewy demonstrated a high-risk traffic stop during a military working dog demonstration at the Navy Exchange Mall, Hawaii, May 13, 2015. The demonstration was part of National Police Week, a week that pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)

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Commemorating defenders, past and present

A group of U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Security Forces Squadron sprint 880 meters collectively at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2015. The run was part of a Police Week challenge course involving strength, endurance and weapons knowledge tests, hosted by the 35 SFS as part of Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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Commemorating defenders, past and present

A group of U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Security Forces Squadron prepare to lift a box of ammunition cartridges as part of a Police Week challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2015. Each box weighed approximately 30 pounds and was used as part of a lifting challenge to test strength and endurance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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Commemorating defenders, past and present

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nestor Albalos, 35th Security Squadron Forces installation entry controller, lifts a 30-pound ammunition box over his head at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2015. This was part of a Police Week challenge which recorded the maximum number of repetitions an individual could lift an ammunition box over their head. Individual points counted toward an overall team score. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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Commemorating defenders, past and present

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christian Willis, 35th Security Force Squadron installation entry controller, buddy drags his team partner, Staff Sgt. Raymond Burk, 35 SFS patrolman, across a set of cones as part of a Police Week challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2015. Following a buddy drag, the Airmen had to perform a fireman carry across another array of cones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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Commemorating defenders, past and present

A 35th Security Force Squadron member inspects the slide and barrel of a M9 Berretta as part of a weapons assembly test at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2015. As the last phase of a Police Week challenge, Airmen were timed on how fast they could assemble and function check an assortment of weaponry they are qualified to use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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Commemorating defenders, past and present

A group of U.S. Navy and Air Force service members take part in a retreat ceremony May 14, 2015, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, which honored law enforcement personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony also included distinguished guests from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, who came out to support the ceremony as part of Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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Commemorating defenders, past and present

U.S. Air Force staff sergeant from the 35th Security Forces Squadron renders a salute in honor of fallen defender, Airman 1st Class Elizabeth N. Jacobson, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2014. Jacobson was the first female Airman killed in the line of duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the first security forces member killed in conflict since the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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Commemorating defenders, past and present

A U.S. Air Force Airman hands a Red Rose to a U.S. Navy sailor during a retreat ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2014. Each red rose signified a fallen Air Force defender and was placed in front of a memorial to commemorate their selfless sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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Commemorating defenders, past and present

A hard helmet rests on top of an M-16, with boots and roses at its base, in remembrance of fallen defenders at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2015. The 35th Security Forces Squadron alongside U.S. Navy and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members gathered to pay respect to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice defending their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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To honor and prevent: Wolf Pack observes police week

Staff Sgt. Cody Williams 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, is carried away by teammates during a defender challenge May 14, 2015, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members of the Wolf Pack paid tribute to security forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice and recognized the importance of crime prevention during National Police Week observances May 11 to 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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To honor and prevent: Wolf Pack observes police week

Staff Sgt. Brett Kiser, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman Dormitory Leader, participates in the push-up portion of the defender challenge May 14, 2015, at Kunsan Air Base Republic of Korea. Kunsan’s observance of National Police Week included demonstrations by the military work dog section, combat arms and weapons display, crime prevention skits, defender challenge and a retreat ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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To honor and prevent: Wolf Pack observes police week

Wolf Pack Airmen stand in formation to honor security forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty during a retreat ceremony May 15, 2015, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members of the Wolf Pack recognized the importance of crime prevention during National Police Week various observances, including demonstrations by the military work dog section, combat arms and weapons display, crime prevention skits and defender challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen/Released)

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To honor and prevent: Wolf Pack observes police week

An 8th Security Forces Squadron Airman salutes the U.S. flag honoring security forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice during the conclusion of a retreat ceremony May 15, 2015, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Originally proclaimed Peace Officers Memorial Day in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, May 15 and the week it falls in has since been designated as a time to pay tribute to local, state and federal law enforcement professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen/Released)

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Police Week

A joint formation of Airmen and Sailors from the Joint Base Security Department look on as members of the honor guard raise the flag to half-staff in honor of National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day at JBPHH, Hawaii, May 15, 2015. In 1962, President Kennedy declared May 15 as National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. Since then, Police Week has served as a time to pay special recognition to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/RELEASED)

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Police Week

15th Wing and Joint Base leadership, enforcement officers from JBPHH and local community as well as Airmen, Sailors, Coastguardsmen and civilians, look on as members of the honor guard raise the flag to half-staff in honor of National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day at JBPHH, Hawaii, May 15, 2015. In addition to the closing ceremony, the 647th Security Forces Squadron Defenders hosted several community events throughout the week, which began May 11 with a 5K ruck march. A parade through Hickam Communities and a police fair at the Navy Exchange also gave the Defenders an opportunity to interact with the local community while demonstrating some of their unique capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/RELEASED)

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PACAF Airmen observe Police Week

Published May 19, 2015