ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. — Participants in a National Police Week ruck march walk along a three-mile loop at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, May 13, 2024. The ruck began and ended at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance area and included Airmen and civilians from units across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)
Published By Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney, 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shannon Tessmer, 28th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, salutes the U.S. flag during the presentation of the colors at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, May 13, 2024. An opening ceremony was held to kick off National Police Week, followed by a three-mile ruck march. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Alexander Parsons, 28th Security Forces Squadron commander, gives a speech prior to a National Police Week ruck march held at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, May 13, 2024. Hosted by the 28th SFS, the three-mile ruck allowed participants to compete while wearing a weighted pack, or just walk at their own pace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)
Ellsworth Airmen and civilians begin a ruck march to kick off National Police Week at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, May 13, 2024. Participants were allowed to compete in a timed version of the ruck by wearing packs weighing 35lbs minimum, which included at least 3 cans of food to be donated to Feeding South Dakota or cat/dog food. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)
All participants in Ellsworth’s Police Week ruck march gather for a group photo at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, May 13, 2024. The ruck was the first of several events being held throughout the week to celebrate National Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)
Jose J. Sanchez, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Defender Magazine, is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in the Presidential Honor Guard, Bolling AFB, Washington DC, the 416th Security Police Squadron, Griffiss AFB, NY, and the 89th Security Forces Squadron, Andrews AFB, MD
