Defenders from the 30th Security Forces Squadron host a Police Week Closing Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 17, 2024. The closing ceremony gave Airmen, Guardians and civilian attendees the opportunity to recognize and pay respect to law enforcement personnel and those who gave their life in the line of duty protecting our nation and their local communities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — Defenders from the 30th Security Forces Squadron participate in an assortment of events during National Police Week at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Held each May, Police Week brings together Airmen, families, and community members at installations around the world to honor fallen law enforcement officers and recognize the service of those who continue to protect and defend.
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By Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma
Defenders from the 30th Security Forces clasp their hands in prayer during the National Police Week closing ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 16, 2025. The 30th Security Forces Squadron honored those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our communities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sarah Giard, 30th Security Forces Squadron assistant flight chief, participates in a shooting competition for National Police Week at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 15, 2025. Held each May, National Police Week brings together Airmen, families, and community members at installations around the world to honor fallen law enforcement officers and recognize the service of those who continue to protect and defend. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)
Vandenberg Space Force Base Varsity Softball Team competes in a softball tournament during National Police Week at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 15, 2025. Vandenberg recognized National Police Week with an assortment of events, including a Softball Tournament. Held each May, Police Week brings together Airmen, families, and community members at installations around the world to honor fallen law enforcement officers and recognize the service of those who continue to protect and defend. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)
Vandenberg servicemember participates in a shooting competition for National Police Week at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 15, 2025. Held each May, National Police Week brings together Airmen, families, and community members at installations around the world to honor fallen law enforcement officers and recognize the service of those who continue to protect and defend. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cassidy Hunt, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alec Ramirez, right, 30th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handlers, participate in a MWD obedience competition during National Police Week at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 14, 2025. Held each May, National Police Week brings together Airmen, families, and community members at installations around the world to honor fallen law enforcement officers and recognize the service of those who continue to protect and defend. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)
Team Vandenberg pose for a group photo during a National Police Week event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 14, 2025. Held each May, National Police Week brings together Airmen, families, and community members at installations around the world to honor fallen law enforcement officers and recognize the service of those who continue to protect and defend. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 30th Security Forces Squadron participate in a ruck march during National Police Week at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 12, 2025. Team Vandenberg kicked off the week with a memorial ruck, recognizing the teamwork essential to law enforcement while also providing personnel an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by both civilian police officers and military security forces. Police Week was established in 1962 to recognize the sacrifices law enforcement officers make in their service to the American people. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 30th Security Forces Squadron participate in a ruck march during National Police Week at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 12, 2025. Team Vandenberg kicked off the week with a memorial ruck, recognizing the teamwork essential to law enforcement while also providing personnel an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by both civilian police officers and military security forces. Police Week was established in 1962 to recognize the sacrifices law enforcement officers make in their service to the American people. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)
