SFS celebrates 2018 Police Week

4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Published May 15, 2018

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An Airman from the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron prepares to fire on simulated targets during a shoot house competition during Police Week, May 15, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Events are held annually as a part of Police Week to honor lost police members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shawna L. Keyes)

Police Week: Defenders build camaraderie through basketball

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Senior Airman Christian Blad, 4th Security Forces Squadron, blocks a layup attempt from Master Sgt. Ben Funk, 4th SFS, during a basketball tournament at the basketball courts May 16, 2018, on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. In honor of National Police Week, members of the 4th SFS are celebrating with nine events throughout the week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Soldiers from the Fort Bragg Special Reaction Team prepare to enter a house during a shoot house competition during Police Week, May 15, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Participants included Airmen from base along with the Goldsboro Police Department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shawna L. Keyes)

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An Airman from the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron prepares to ram a door while his teammates watch his back during a shoot house competition, May 15, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Four-man teams cleared an urban tactical training area building while eliminating simulated targets for time and points. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shawna L. Keyes)

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Staff Sgt. Ian McLeod, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron dorm leader, prepares to enter a house with his teammates during a shoot house competition, May 15, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shawna L. Keyes)

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Airman 1st Class De’Marco Hawkins, 4th Security Forces Squadron, dribbles past Tech. Sgt. Robert Marcheski, 4th SFS, during a basketball tournament at the basketball courts May 16, 2018, on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Several members of the 4th SFS participated in the sports day event in honor of National Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Senior Airman Braylon Barnett, 4th Security Forces Squadron, goes up for a layup during a basketball tournament at the basketball courts May 16, 2018, on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Members of the 4th SFS, like other law enforcement agencies nationwide, are celebrating National Police Week with a variety of different events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Airman 1st Class De’Marco Hawkins, 4th Security Forces Squadron, falls down while Senior Airman Darnikka Reeves, 335th Fighter Squadron, recovers the loose ball during a basketball tournament at the basketball courts May 16, 2018, on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Members of the 4th SFS held a sports day that included cornhole, basketball and ultimate football. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Airman Edward Layton, 4th Security Forces Squadron, attempts a layup while being defended by Senior Airman Christian Blad, 4th SFS, during a basketball tournament at the basketball courts May 16, 2018, on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Members of the 4th SFS held a sports day that included cornhole, basketball and ultimate football. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Members of the 4th Security Forces Squadron begin their 5K run as a part of Police Week, May 14, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shawna L. Keyes)

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Members of the 4th Security Forces Squadron run a 5K as part of Police Week, May 14, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. An opening ceremony and a 5K run kick-started Police Week, which was started by President John F. Kennedy in 1962. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shawna L. Keyes)

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Maj. John-Paul Adrian, 4th Security Forces Squadron commander, center, holds a Special Olympics’ torch before starting the Police Week 5K, May 14, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Members of the 4th SFS ran in support of the North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics during Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shawna L. Keyes)

Police Week: CATM hosts pistol shooting competition

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Army Sgt. Gregory Fernandez, Special Reaction Team at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, shoots at a target May 15, 2018, at the 4th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance shooting range at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The 4th SFS is celebrating National Police Week with nine events to include pistol shooting, shoot house competition, sports competition and a memorial ruck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Goldsboro Police Department Investigator Jason Booker shoots at a target May 15, 2018, at the 4th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance shooting range at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Booker is a member of Goldsboro Police Department’s SWAT team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Staff Sgt. George Hudyma, 4th Security Forces Squadron combat arms and maintenance, talks to Goldsboro Police Department Investigator Jason Booker, about shooting May 15, 2018, at the 4th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance shooting range at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The pistol shoot competition included more than 30 shooters from various units around the base, Soldiers from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and police officers from Goldsboro Police Department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Expelled brass rounds on the ground May 15, 2018, at the 4th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance shooting range at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The pistol shooting competition included Airmen from various units around the base, Soldiers from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and police officers from Goldsboro Police Department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Shooters wait for instructions May 15, 2018, at the 4th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance shooting range at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The 4th SFS is celebrating National Police Week with nine events to include pistol shooting, shoot house competition, sports competition and a memorial ruck march. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

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Soldiers from the Special Reaction Team assigned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, near the finish of a 6-mile ruck march as part of Police Week, May 18, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The team was the first to complete the grueling course, which required them to carry a minimum 35-pound rucksack for the duration of the march. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittain Crolley)

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Ruck participants take off to begin a ruck march as part of Police Week, May 18, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. More than 40 individuals signed up to compete in the march, which required carrying a minimum 35-pound rucksack for nearly six miles. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittain Crolley)

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Military working dog handlers from the 4th Security Forces Squadron, led by MWD Tessa, begin the first leg of a ruck march as part of Police Week, May 18, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The ruck march was one of several events held by the 4th SFS throughout the week in observance of police officers who have died or been disabled in the line of duty. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittain Crolley)

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Dozens of ruck participants begin the first leg of a nearly 6-mile ruck march as part of Police Week, May 18, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Ten teams and several individuals signed up to participate in the ruck march. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittain Crolley)

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Members of the Office of Special Investigations carry dedicated rucksacks during a ruck march as part of Police Week, May 18, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The team was marching for several special agents who were killed in the line of duty, including Maj. Adrianna Vorderbruggen, who was one of six troops killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan in 2015. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittain Crolley)

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Tech. Sgt. Victor Joseph, 916th Security Forces Squadron defender, and other security forces members render a salute during the closing ceremony of Police Week, May 18, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The ceremony marked the end of a weeklong remembrance honoring the loss and sacrifice of those in the police community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittain Crolley)

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A security forces member hangs a dog tag on a battlefield cross during the closing ceremony of Police Week, May 18, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The battlefield cross is a symbolic representation of those lost in the line of duty and is a means of showing honor and respect for those who paid the ultimate price. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittain Crolley)

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Members of the 4th Fighter Wing Honor Guard perform a flag-folding ceremony during the closing ceremony of Police Week, May 18, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The ceremony honored six U.S. Air Force service members, three from security forces and three from the Office of Special Investigations, who lost their lives while serving in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittain Crolley)

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A dog tag hangs from the handle of a rifle as part of a battlefield cross display during the closing ceremony of Police Week, May 18, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The ceremony rendered honors to six U.S. Air Force security forces and Office of Special Investigations personnel who gave their lives in service of their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittain Crolley)

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- An Airman from the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron prepares to fire on simulated targets during a shoot house competition during Police Week, May 15, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Events are held annually as a part of Police Week to honor lost police members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shawna L. Keyes)

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