Defenders Remember the Fallen: 35th FW Hosts Police Week Opening Ceremony

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  • By Airman 1st Class Andre Medina
  • 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Airmen salute

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron render a salute during the opening ceremony for Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2025. The event commemorated the service and sacrifice of law enforcement members while recognizing the critical role Security Forces play in protecting Misawa Air Base and enabling mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Airmen salute

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron render a salute during the opening ceremony for Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2025. The event commemorated the service and sacrifice of law enforcement members while recognizing the critical role Security Forces play in protecting Misawa Air Base and enabling mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Chaplain delivers an invocation.

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Benjamin Mattocks, 35th Fighter Wing chaplain, delivers an invocation during the opening ceremony for Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2025. Held each May, National Police Week brings together Airmen, families, and community members across installations worldwide to honor fallen law enforcement officers and recognize the service of those who continue to protect and defend the U.S. and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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A wreath in front of a memorial

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A wreath sits in front of a memorial honoring fallen Security Forces Airmen during the opening ceremony for Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2025. The event commemorated the service and sacrifice of law enforcement members while recognizing the critical role Security Forces play in protecting Misawa Air Base and enabling mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Airmen run

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Participants run in a remembrance 5K during Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2025. Held each May, National Police Week brings together Airmen, families, and community members at installations around the world to honor fallen law enforcement officers and recognize the service of those who continue to protect and defend the U.S. and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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