U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, and 56th Security Forces Squadron Airmen begin a commemerative 5K and ruck during the 56th FW’s police week, May 12, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 5K and ruck was held to honor the “14 Fallen Defenders.” The “14 Fallen Defenders” serves as a reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by 14 U.S. Air Force Security Forces members who have perished in action since the 9/11 attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, and 56th Security Forces Squadron Airmen begin a commemorative 5K and ruck during the 56th FW’s police week, May 12, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 5K and ruck was held to honor the “14 Fallen Defenders.” The “14 Fallen Defenders” serves as a reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by 14 U.S. Air Force Security Forces members who have perished in action since the 9/11 attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
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U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Michael Doria, 56th Security Forces Squadron training and confinement non-comissioned officer in charge, participates in a commemerative 5K and ruck during the 56th Fighter Wing’s police week, May 12, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 5K and ruck was held to honor the “14 Fallen Defenders” as a part of Luke AFB’s Police week events. Every year during police week, the 56th FW hosts a series of events to honor the legacy of law enforcement personnel, both military and civilian, who gave the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Figther Wing command chief, participates in a commemerative 5K and ruck during the 56th Fighter Wing’s police week, May 12, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 5K and ruck was held to honor the “14 Fallen Defenders” as a part of Luke AFB’s police week events. Every year during police week, the 56th FW hosts a series of events to honor the legacy of law enforcement personnel, both military and civilian, who gave the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Security Force Squadron participate in a commemerative 5K and ruck during the 56th Fighter Wing’s police week, May 12, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 5K and ruck were held to honor the “14 Fallen Defenders.” The “14 Fallen Defenders” serves as a reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by 14 U.S. Air Force Security Forces members who perished in action since the 9/11 attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Security Force Squadron pass by signs displaying the “14 Fallen Defenders” as a part of a commemerative 5K and ruck during the 56th Fighter Wing’s police week, May 12, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Signs honoring the legacy of the “14 Fallen Defenders” were placed along the ruck and 5K’s route to encourage reflection on the sacrifices made by U.S. service members throughout the history of the armed forces. The “14 Fallen Defenders” serves as a reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by 14 U.S. Air Force Security Forces members who have perished in action since the 9/11 attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
