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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 7th Security Forces Squadron salute in formation as the U.S. flag is lowered to half-staff during the opening ceremony for National Police Week at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 13, 2024. In 1962, former President John F. Kennedy declared May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week surrounding it as Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 7th Security Forces Squadron prepare for the opening ceremony for National Police Week at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 13, 2024. Dyess held its own recognition ceremonies and morale events on base to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Meanwhile, each year during Police Week, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers convened in Washington, DC, to honor their fallen comrades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Erland Torrey, 7th Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks during the opening ceremony for National Police Week at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 13, 2024. Torrey spoke on the topic of National Military Police Week, offering his insight as a field training sergeant for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department where he has worked for the last 17 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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A 7th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog sits next to a K-9 handler during the opening ceremony of National Police Week at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 13, 2024. Trained at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, MWDs serve worldwide in Air Force law enforcement, handling patrols, drug and explosive detection, and specialized missions. During National Military Police Week, the Department of Defense honors fallen MWDs for their loyal sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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Members from team Dyess gather for a group photo during National Police Week at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 13, 2024. The week-long commemoration of Police Week at Dyess allowed law enforcement, survivors, families of fallen officers, and community members to come together, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice and to express gratitude for those who protect our communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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The U.S. flag hangs at half-staff during the opening ceremony of National Police Week at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 13, 2024. Flags were lowered to half-staff in solemn observance of National Police Week, which recognized the men and women who had sworn an oath to protect and serve, and who had made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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Members from team Dyess begin a 14K ruck during National Police Week at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 13, 2024. The ruck provided an opportunity for the community to pay special recognition to 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 Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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Dyess honors National Police Week 2024

Published May 20, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

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