National Police Week 2017

Master Sgt. Christopher Davis, 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, carries the guidon during the National Police Week 5K Remembrance Ruck March at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 16, 2017. During the week, Minot AFB security forces personnel planned a parade, weapon and vehicle display, 5K Remembrance Ruck March, 5K Memorial Run, and a retreat ceremony to end the week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)

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Airmen with the 91st Security Forces Group begin a 5K Remembrance Ruck March in honor of National Police Week at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 16, 2017. Base personnel and local law enforcement were invited to participate in the march to honor fallen law enforcement personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)

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Master Sgt. Christopher Davis, 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, sprints to finish the 5K Remembrance Ruck March at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 16, 2017. Members who finished first turned around to motivate the group to finish strong together. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)

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An Airman participates in the 5K Memorial Run during National Police Week at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 18, 2017. Base personnel, local law enforcement and their families were invited to participate in the run in honor of currently serving law enforcement personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)

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Airmen sprint the end of the 5K Memorial Run during National Police Week at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 18, 2017. National Police Week is a congressionally honored week celebrating law enforcement personnel across the nation and around the world who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)

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Airman 1st Class Douglas Newton, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentice, plays the trumpet during a National Police Week retreat ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 19, 2017. National Police Week honors law enforcement personnel around the world who have made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Austin M. Thomas)

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Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Honor Guard Airmen fold the flag during the National Police Week retreat ceremony May 19, 2017. A retreat ceremony is the daily military practice of lowering the flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Austin M. Thomas)

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Airmen with the 5th Security Forces Squadron stand at parade rest during the National Police Week retreat ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 19, 2017. During National Police Week, many ceremonies, competitions and demonstrations are held by law enforcement organizations for ceremonial reasons, patriotic tributes and public viewing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Austin M. Thomas)

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Police Officer Justin Sundheim, captain of the Minot Police Department, recites fallen officers’ names at the National Police Week retreat ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 19, 2017. Retreat is the last ceremony of National Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Austin M. Thomas)

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Base leadership, Airmen and local police officers sit during the National Police Week retreat ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 19, 2017. National Police Week honors law enforcement personnel around the world who have made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Austin M. Thomas)

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Senior Airman Eduardo Virgil, 5th Security Forces Squadron desk sergeant, recites fallen officers’ names during a National Police Week retreat ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 19, 2017. A retreat ceremony is the daily military practice of lowering the flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Austin M. Thomas)

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National Police Week 2017

Published May 23, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers and Airman 1st Class Austin M. Thomas
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, celebrated National Police Week 2017, May 14-19. National Police Week is a congressionally honored week celebrating law enforcement personnel across the nation and around the world who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.