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by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish
with the American flag as orce Base, Arizona, May and any other volunteers
Fitness and Sports Cen-
By Senior Airman KAitlyn ErgiSh
355th Wing Public Affairs
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base par- ticipated in National Police Week, May 16-20, 2022, to honor and ap- preciate 355th Wing defenders and law enforcement members, as well as remember and memorialize those who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Throughout the week, the 355th Security Forces Squadron hosted nu- merous events that involved the local community, participants across the installation and other first responder units on base. The events encompassing National Police Week included a memo- rial ceremony, a 24-hour run/walk/ruck event, a Battle of the Badges physical training and weapons competition, a Jail n’ Bail moral boosting event and a final retreat ceremony.
Photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 355th Security Forces Squadron participate in a 24-hour run/ walk/ruck event during National Police Week at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 17, 2022. Countless 355th SFS defenders, volunteers from across the installation and local law enforcement community members carried the U.S. and 355th SFS flags around the Benko Fitness and Sports Center track for a total of 24 hours to honor fallen defend- ers and police officers, as well as all those still serving.
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ce U.S. Air Force defenders assigned to the 355th Security Forces Squadron compete ts against Davis-Monthan Fire Department firefighters and Office of Special Investiga-
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tions agents in a Battle of the Badges competition during National Police Week at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 18, 2022.
Courtesy photo
Members of the 355th Security Forces Squadron compete in a test of strength and teamwork in the Battle of the Badges competition during National Police Week at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 18, 2022.
Courtesy photo