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374th SFS kick off National Police Week 2024 with Memorial Ruck

The Yokota Air Base honor guard posts colors during National Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2024. National Police Week instills honor, remembrance, and peer support, while allowing law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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374th SFS kick off National Police Week 2024 with Memorial Ruck

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Young, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, speaks during the opening ceremony of National Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2024. National Police Week began in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy declared May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day to pay tribute to the federal, state, and municipal peace officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. He also proclaimed the week of May 15 as Police Week, to recognize the duties and responsibilities police officers take on as they serve the American people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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374th SFS kick off National Police Week 2024 with Memorial Ruck

Sebastian Landivar, 374th Security Forces Squadron criminal investigator, displays a memorial photo of U.S. Air Force Special Agent Kemin Ditnoy on his rucksack during National Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2024. Ditnoy lost his life after a motorcycle accident while stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan. National Police Week instills honor, remembrance, and peer support, while allowing law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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374th SFS kick off National Police Week 2024 with Memorial Ruck

Allie, 374th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, waits for orders from her handler during National Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2024. The 374th SFS honored National Police Week with a memorial ruck, team sports, K-9 demonstrations and a static display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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374th SFS kick off National Police Week 2024 with Memorial Ruck

A member of the Japan Air Ground Self-Defense Forces poses for a photo during National Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2024. National Police Week began in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy declared May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day to pay tribute to the federal, state, and municipal peace officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. He also proclaimed the week of May 15 as Police Week, to recognize the duties and responsibilities police officers take on as they serve the American people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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374th SFS kick off National Police Week 2024 with Memorial Ruck

Members of the Japan Air Ground Self-Defense Force run together during National Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2024. Both JASDF and 374th Security Forces Squadron members participated in a five-kilometer memorial ruck, with teams of four breaking off to participate in physical exercises at multiple points. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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374th SFS kick off National Police Week 2024 with Memorial Ruck

A member of the 374th Security Forces Squadron secures a mannequin to a litter during National Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2024. During the memorial ruck, teams were challenged to ruck to the finish line carrying a litter with a training dummy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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374th SFS kick off National Police Week 2024 with Memorial Ruck

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Abilene Martinez, 374th Security Forces Squadron reports and analysis clerk, rucks during National Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2024. During the five-kilometer memorial ruck, participants carried anywhere from 25-35 pounds in their rucksacks. This photo has been edited for operations security purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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374th SFS kick off National Police Week 2024 with Memorial Ruck

Members of the 374th Security Forces Squadron cheer on their fellow comrades performing flutter kicks during National Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2024. The 374th SFS honored National Police Week with a memorial ruck, team sports, K-9 demonstrations and a static display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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374th SFS kick off National Police Week 2024 with Memorial Ruck

Members of the 374th Security Forces Squadron and Japan Air Ground Self-Defense Force pose for a photo during National Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2024. The 374th SFS honored National Police Week with a memorial ruck, team sports, K-9 demonstrations and a static display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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374th SFS kick off National Police Week 2024 with Memorial Ruck

Published May 16, 2024
By Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan --

The 374th Security Forces Squadron began National Police Week 2024 at Yokota Air Base with an opening ceremony and a five-kilometer memorial ruck May 13.

National Police Week is an annual observance week recognized at Air Force bases across the world aiming to instill honor, remembrance, and peer support, while allowing law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty.