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  • Security Forces Memorial Ruck

    U.S. military members and families participate in a six mile Security Forces Memorial Ruck during Police Week at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 15, 2024. The ruck is a tradition held to honor those in law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st

  • 36th Security Forces Squadron engage in the Police Week Opening Ceremony

    On May 13, 2024, the 36th Security Forces Squadron, conducted the opening ceremony of Police Week. From May 13 to 17th the 36th Security Forces Squadron will be conducting activities such as: the Defender’s Olympics, Memorial Flag Movement, 24 hour flag movement and more. In 1962, President John F.

  • The Thin Blue Line: Police Week honors our fallen heroes

    Police Week began on Oct. 1, 1962, when President John F. Kennedy signed a public law, designating May 15 of each year as 'Peace Officers Memorial Day' and the week in which it falls as 'Police Week.'In 1994, President Clinton signed another public law, directing that the flag of the United States