U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing run during a memorial ruck for Police Week at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 14, 2025. The memorial ruck was held to recognize and honor fallen law enforcement officers and security forces Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — The 354th Security Forces Squadron hosted multiple events as part of Police Week for 2025. Police week aims to spread awareness for and celebrate past, present and future law enforcement officers and how they contribute to their communities.
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By Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson
354th Fighter Wing
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Johnny Malicoat, 354th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Jaffa, 354th SFS military working dog, work together to detain Staff Sgt. Alex Petkovic, 354th SFS military working dog handler, during a training demonstration for Police Week at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 13, 2025. Demonstrations such as this one help the public better understand the handler's capabilities and their relationship with their dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ricardo Balleza, 354th Civil Engineering Squadron fireman, uses a fire hose during the Battle of the Badges at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 13, 2025. The Battle of the Badges is an annual competition between security forces and fire department Airmen to promote readiness, physical fitness and unit morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)
U.S. Air Force Jaffa, 354th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, barks during a training demonstration for Police Week at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 13, 2025. Military working dogs are trained in apprehension, detection and search-and-rescue to protect Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 354th Security Forces Squadron and 354th Civil Engineering Squadron compete on keiser force machines during the Battle of the Badges at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 13, 2025. The Battle of the Badges is an annual competition between security forces and fire department Airmen to promote readiness, physical fitness and unit morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing load their magazines in preparation for a shooting competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 15, 2025. The competition was held during Police Week to honor The competition was held during Police Week to honor law enforcement officers and security forces Airmen for their contributions to their communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ashley Osip, 354th Maintenance Squadron security manager, aims at a target during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance excellence in shooting competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 15, 2025. The competition was held during Police Week to honor law enforcement officers and security forces Airmen for their contributions to their communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brett Miner, left, 354th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance trainer, and Senior Airman Megan Sheely Alvarado, 354th SFS CATM instructor, scores a participant's accuracy after an excellence in shooting competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 15, 2025. The competition was held during Police Week to honor law enforcement officers and security forces Airmen for what they contribute to their communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)
