75th SFS commemorates National Police Week
Airman from 75 Security Forces Squadron, gather to participate in the Guard Mount event to honor fallen security forces members during Police Week 2021 on May 14 at Hill Air Force Base. Police week is a week long series of events and activities designed to remember and honor fallen defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Cromar)
The non-commissioned officer team from the 75th Security Forces, do a four-man push-up during the National Police Week obstacle course competition, May 11, 2021 at Hill Air Force Base. The obstacle course competition was one of many events 75th SFS hosted to commemorate the week to honor the sacrifices of the law enforcement community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)
Airman from 75 Security Forces Squadron, gather to participate in the Guard Mount event to honor fallen security forces members during Police Week 2021 on May 14 at Hill Air Force Base. Police week is a week long series of events and activities designed to remember and honor fallen defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Cromar)
Airmen participate in the National Police Week pistol shooting competition, May 13, 2021 at Hill Air Force Base. The shooting competition was one of many events 75th Security Forces Squadron hosted to commemorate the week to honor the sacrifices of the law enforcement community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)
Tech. Sgt. Kandall Emile, 75th Security Forces Squadron, participates in the National Police Week pistol shooting competition, May 13, 2021, at Hill Air Force Base. The shooting competition was one of many events 75th Security Forces Squadron hosted to commemorate the week to honor the sacrifices of the law enforcement community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)
Airman 1st Class Wyatt Ramos, 75th Security Forces Squadron, crawls under barb wire during the National Police Week obstacle course competition May 11 at Hill Air Force Base. The obstacle course competition was one of many events 75th SFS hosted to commemorate the week to honor the sacrifices of the law enforcement community.
HILL AIR FORCE BASE — Defenders with the 75th Security Forces Squadron commemorated National Police Week May 10-14 with a series of competitive and morale-building events.
75th SFS Commander, Lt. Col. Michael Twining, said police officers put their lives on the line each day protecting the communities they serve, often without much thanks and this is the time to say thank you.
“The men and women of the 75 SFS defend the Hill each day, 24/7,” he said. “They work long hours protecting the numerous Team Hill missions that are critical to our National Defense Strategy.”
Throughout the week, the squadron participated in a golf tournament, fun walk/run/ruck, pistol shoot, softball tournament, ceremonial guard mount, barbecue, and closing parade for base residents.
Former President John F. Kennedy declared Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in May 1962. The recognition has evolved into National Police Week, a time when, as a nation, the sacrifices of the law enforcement community are honored.