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Security Forces participates in ruck march

Security Forces Airmen run a lap around a fitness track as they take part in a 24-hour ruck march to honor fallen defenders May 15, 2020 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Airmen volunteer to take shifts and keep the march going until 9 a.m. the next day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Brice)

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Travis defenders honor their fallen during 24-hour memorial ruck

Senior Airman Curtis Covington, 60th Security Forces Squadron Operations and Training Flight, carries the guidon during the 24-hour ruck march at the Duck Pond on Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Covington is a Walnut Creek, Calif., native. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Devil Raiders honor National Police Week

Law enforcement officers participate in the Cops For Kids Parade at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 13, 2020. The parade was held in honor of National Police Week, observed from May 10-16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luther Mitchell)

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Travis defenders honor their fallen during 24-hour memorial ruck

Senior Airman Joseph Gilman, 60th Security Forces Squadron Operations and Training Flight, runs with the guidon during the 24-hour ruck march at the Duck Pond on Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Gilman and his patrol partner stopped at the Duck Pond to run a lap to honor fallen security forces members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Security Forces participates in ruck march

Airman 1st Class Conner Prasad, 321st Contingency Response Squadron defender, takes part in a 24-hour ruck march to remember fallen defenders May 15, 2020 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The ruck march is organized into shifts and is part of an annual event held during police week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Brice)

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Travis defenders honor their fallen during 24-hour memorial ruck

Staff Sgt. Alexa Ammerman 60th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, carries the guidon on the final lap of the 24-hour ruck march at the Duck Pond on Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Members of the 60th Security Forces Squadron and the 821st Contingency Response Group ran behind her to conclude the memorial run to honor the 13 fallen security forces members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Travis defenders honor their fallen during 24-hour memorial ruck

Members of the 60th Security Forces Squadron walk during the 24-hour ruck march at the Duck Pond on Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Security forces members from the 60th Air Mobility Wing and the 821st Contingency Response Group honored fallen defenders with this memorial ruck march. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Travis defenders honor their fallen during 24-hour memorial ruck

Staff Sgt. April Ray, 60th Security Forces Squadron, and her wife run the 1.3 mile loop around the Duck Pond on Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Ray is a member of the Operations and Training Flight, commonly referred to as “S3”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Travis defenders honor their fallen during 24-hour memorial ruck

Airman Aaron Joshua Lacap, 60th Security Forces Squadron Operations and Training Flight, carries the guidon during the 24-hour ruck march at the Duck Pond on Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Security forces members from the 60th Air Mobility Wing and the 821st Contingency Response Group honored 13 fallen defenders with this memorial ruck march. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Travis defenders honor their fallen during 24-hour memorial ruck

Members of the 60th Security Forces Squadron and the 821st Contingency Response Group perform pushups to honor the 13 defenders who gave the ultimate sacrifice at the conclusion of 24-hour ruck march at the Duck Pond on Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Security forces members from the 60th Air Mobility Wing and the 821st Contingency Response Group honored 13 fallen defenders with this memorial ruck march. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Travis defenders honor their fallen during 24-hour memorial ruck

Airman 1st Class Carlos Delgadillo, 821st Contingency Response Squadron, runs with the guidon during the 24-hour ruck march at the Duck Pond on Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Security forces members from the 60th Air Mobility Wing and the 821st Contingency Response Group honored 13 fallen defenders with this memorial ruck march. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Travis defenders honor their fallen during 24-hour memorial ruck

1st Lt. Chelsey Hibsch, 821st Contingency Response Squadron, runs with the guidon during the 24-hour ruck march at the Duck Pond on Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Hibsch was the overall coordinator for this year’s ruck march, which is organized annually to honor fallen security forces members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Travis defenders honor their fallen during 24-hour memorial ruck

Senior Airman Zaira Orozco, 821st Contingency Response Squadron, speaks to the group of 60th Security Forces Squadron and the 821st Contingency Response Group defenders as well as leadership from the 821st CRG about what National Police Week is intended to accomplish. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Travis defenders honor their fallen during 24-hour memorial ruck

Members of the 821st Contingency Response Group, march during the 24-hour ruck march at the Duck Pond on Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Defenders from across the 621st Contingency Response Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and Travis Air Force Base, Calif., honored fallen security forces members by carrying the guidon for a full 24-hour period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Travis defenders honor their fallen during 24-hour memorial ruck

Descriptions of fallen security forces members are put on display at the Duck Pond on Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Security forces members from the 60th Air Mobility Wing and the 821st Contingency Response Group honored 13 fallen defenders with this memorial ruck march. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Travis defenders honor their fallen during 24-hour memorial ruck

Master Sgt. Christopher Galbadores, 821st Contingency Response Support Squadron, carries the guidon for the opening lap of the 24-hour ruck march at the Duck Pond on Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Defenders from across the 621st Contingency Response Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and Travis Air Force Base, Calif., honored fallen security forces members by carrying the guidon for a full 24-hour period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Travis defenders honor their fallen during 24-hour memorial ruck

Members of the 821st Contingency Response Group, march during the 24-hour ruck march at the Duck Pond on Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Defenders from across the 621st Contingency Response Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and Travis Air Force Base, Calif., honored fallen security forces members by carrying the guidon for a full 24-hour period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Travis defenders honor their fallen during 24-hour memorial ruck

Members of the 821st Contingency Response Group, march during the 24-hour ruck march at the Duck Pond on Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Defenders from across the 621st Contingency Response Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and Travis Air Force Base, Calif., honored fallen security forces members by carrying the guidon for a full 24-hour period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Travis defenders honor their fallen during 24-hour memorial ruck

A display of fallen security forces members sits at a pavilion at the Duck Pond on Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Defenders of the 821st Contingency Response Group honored many fallen security forces members during a 24-hour ruck march. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Travis defenders honor their fallen during 24-hour memorial ruck

Staff Sgt. Alexa Ammerman and Tech. Sgt. Aarapaho, 60th Security Forces Squadron military working dog team, run during the 24-hour ruck march at the Duck Pond on Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Security forces members from the 60th Air Mobility Wing and the 821st Contingency Response Group honored 13 fallen defenders with this memorial ruck march. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Devil Raiders honor National Police Week

Tech. Sgt. Lance Oakes, 321st Contingency Response Squadron defender, operates an MRZR vehicle during the Cops For Kids Parade at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 13, 2020. National Police Week is held in honor of law enforcement officers around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luther Mitchell)

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Devil Raiders honor National Police Week

Children wave to law enforcement officers during the Cops For Kids Parade at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 13, 2020. The parade was held in honor of National Police Week, observed from May 10-16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luther Mitchell)

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Security Forces participates in ruck march

Security Forces Airmen receive a briefing prior to the start of a 24-hour ruck march May 15, 2020 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The ruck march is an annual event that takes place during police week to remember fallen defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Brice)

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Security Forces participates in ruck march

Tech. Sgt. Rafiq Pickett, left, 108th Wing Security Forces member and Tech. Sgt. Gwynn, right, 87th Air Base Wing Security Forces member, maintain six feet of distance while participating in a 24-hour ruck march May 15, 2020 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The ruck march is an annual event that takes place during police week to remember fallen defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Brice)

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Security Forces participates in ruck march

Airman 1st Class Conner Prasad, 321st Contingency Response Squadron defender, takes part in a 24-hour ruck march to remember fallen defenders May 15, 2020 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The ruck march is organized into shifts and is part of an annual event held during police week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Brice)

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Travis defenders honor their fallen during 24-hour memorial ruck

Master Sgt. Patrick Demesa, left, and Capt. Robert Nolan, both members of the 821st Contingency Response Squadron, walk during the 24-hour ruck march at the Duck Pond on Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Members of the 821st Contingency Response Group honored fallen security forces members by walking during this annual memorial ruck march. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Security Forces participates in ruck march

Security Forces Airmen march around a fitness track as they take part in a 24-hour ruck march to honor fallen defenders May 15, 2020 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Airmen volunteer to take shifts and keep the march going until 9 a.m. EST the next day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Brice)

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Security Forces participates in ruck march

Security Forces Airmen run a lap around a fitness track as they take part in a 24-hour ruck march to honor fallen defenders May 15, 2020 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Airmen volunteer to take shifts and keep the march going until 9 a.m. eastern standard time the following day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Brice)

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Security Forces participates in ruck march

Security Forces Airmen run a lap around a fitness track as they take part in a 24-hour ruck march to honor fallen defenders May 15, 2020 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst,N.J. Airmen volunteer to take shifts and keep the march going until 9 a.m. the next day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Brice)

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Devil Raiders honor National Police Week

Published May 15, 2020
By Tech. Sgt. Luther Mitchell Jr
621st Contingency Response Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. --

In honor National Police Week, Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing participated in various events in honor of law enforcement officers May 10-16 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and Travis Air Force Base, Calif. National Police Week dates back to 1962, when President John F. Kennedy declared May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and honors law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.