Luke AFB Kicks Off Police Week

May 13, 2025 Hannah Sanchez SF Units, USAF 0
U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing present the colors during the 56th FW’s police week opening ceremony, May 12, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th FW held an opening ceremony to start off their recognition of national police week. Honor Guard Airmen showcase long-standing U.S. Air Force heritage and traditions during the presentation of the colors ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona — U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing present the colors during the 56th FW’s police week opening ceremony, May 12, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th FW held an opening ceremony to start off their recognition of national police week. Honor Guard Airmen showcase long-standing U.S. Air Force heritage and traditions during the presentation of the colors ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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  • By Senior Airman Elias Carrero
  • 56th Fighter Wing


Commander Scott Waite, City of Glendale Police Department commander of foothills patrol division, provides remarks during the 56th Fighter Wing’s police week opening ceremony, May 12, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th FW held an opening ceremony to start off their recognition of national police week. National Police Week was initiated by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 and is dedicated to the honor, remembrance, and support of American law enforcement members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Shaun Dube, 56th Fighter Wing antiterrorism program manager, performs push-ups during the 56th FW’s police week opening ceremony, May 12, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 14 push-ups were performed by atendees of the opening ceremony 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)
U.S. Air Force Airman Gabriel Howell, 62nd Aircraft Maitainance Unit maintainer, sings the national anthem during the 56th Fighter Wing’s police week opening ceremony, May 12, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th FW held an opening ceremony to start off their recognition of national police week. National Police Week was initiated by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 and is dedicated to the honor, remembrance, and support of American law enforcement members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Security Forces Squadron stand in formation during the 56th Fighter Wing’s police week opening ceremony, May 12, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th FW held an opening ceremony to start off their recognition of national police week. National Police Week was initiated by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 and is dedicated to the honor, remembrance, and support of American law enforcement members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)