52nd Security Forces Squadron commemorates National Police Week

52nd Security Forces Squadron commemorates National Police Week

U.S. Air Force Security Forces defenders assigned to the 52nd Security Forces Squadron attend the opening ceremony of Police Week 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2025. National police week honors law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and recognizes the commitment of those who continue to serve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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52nd Security Forces Squadron commemorates National Police Week

U.S. Air Force and German law enforcement officials attend the opening ceremony for Police Week 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2025. The event highlighted Spangdahlem and the local community’s cooperation in law enforcement and paid tribute to fallen military and civilian police officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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52nd Security Forces Squadron commemorates National Police Week

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jared Zentz, 52nd Security Forces Squadron commander, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for Police Week 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2025. National Police Week is observed each May to recognize the service and sacrifice of law enforcement personnel across the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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52nd Security Forces Squadron commemorates National Police Week

German Polizei officer Katrin Kretz delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for Police Week 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2025. The ceremony honored fallen law enforcement officers and highlighted the enduring partnership between U.S. and German police in protecting and serving their communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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52nd Security Forces Squadron commemorates National Police Week

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jared Zentz, 52nd Security Forces Squadron commander, lays a wreath on a battlefield cross during the opening ceremony of Police Week 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2025. The battlefield cross, a symbolic memorial usually composed of a rifle, boots, helmet, and dog tags, honors fallen service members and serves as a tribute to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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52nd Security Forces Squadron commemorates National Police Week

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton (center), 52nd Fighter Wing commander, and Col. Ryan Ley (right), 52nd FW deputy commander, speak with a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor before participating in an Excellence in Competition event at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2025. Excellence in Competition is a formal marksmanship program established by the Air Force to promote combat arms proficiency and recognize superior shooters through badge awards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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52nd Security Forces Squadron commemorates National Police Week

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton (right), 52nd Fighter Wing commander, and Col. Ryan Ley, 52nd FW deputy commander, attend a safety briefing prior to an Excellence in Competition event during Police Week 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2025. The marksmanship event challenged Airmen across Spangdahlem AB to demonstrate precision and safety while using a M18 handgun through a variety of firing positions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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52nd Security Forces Squadron commemorates National Police Week

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, fires a M18 handgun during an Excellence in Competition event during Police Week 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2025. During the event, base leadership learned more about the 52nd Security Forces Squadron’s commitment to readiness and precision in employing their weapon’s systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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52nd Security Forces Squadron commemorates National Police Week

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, collects spent casings after completing a round of shooting during an Excellence in Competition event at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2025. The marksmanship event highlighted the weapons systems and tactics employed by 52nd Security Forces Squadron defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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52nd Security Forces Squadron commemorates National Police Week

Col. Tommy Marshall, 52nd Mission Support Group commander, reviews his target after completing a round of shooting during an Excellence in Competition event at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2025. The marksmanship contest fostered friendly competition while honoring law enforcement professionals during Police Week 25. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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52nd Security forces Squadron Defenders host events in observation of National Police Week at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19-23, 2025. The squadron hosted local civilian law enforcement officials for a ceremony to commemorate the week and organized an Excellence in Competition marksmanship event to highlight their weapons systems. National police week honors law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and recognizes the commitment of those who continue to serve. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)