97th SFS Recognizes the Fallen Defenders

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Senior Airman Melissa Toon, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, catches the American Flag during a retreat ceremony in observance of National Police Week at Wings of Freedom Park, May 15. The 97th SFS led the base in retreat in observance of National Police Week, which is held annually in honor of law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / Released)

97th SFS Recognizes the Fallen Defenders

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Senior Airman Howard Huff, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, raises the American Flag during a retreat ceremony in observance of National Police Week at Wings of Freedom Park, May 15. National Police Week is held annually in throughout the United States and internationally to honor police officers who died while in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / Released)

97th SFS Recognizes the Fallen Defenders

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Airmen assigned to the 97th Security Forces Squadron attends the retreat ceremony at Wings of Freedom Park, May 15. In observance of National Police Week and in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, which is held annually to recognize law enforces killed or disabled in the line of duty, 97th SFS members performed this ceremony to honor fallen defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / Released)

97th SFS Recognizes the Fallen Defenders

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Senior Airman Paul Palmer, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, performs the 21-gun salute in observance of National Police Week at Wings of Freedom Park, May 15. Members of the 97th SFS honored law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. Before retiring the wreath the 97th SFS performed a 21-gun salute and played Taps in remembrance of the fallen defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / Released)

Gut Check Obstacle Course

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Anthony Linares, Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper helps push helps push a Humvee during the “Gut Check” Obstacle Course at Wings of Freedom Park as a part of National Police Week, May 16. The 97th Security Forces Squadron leadership invited out teams from local law enforcement to compete against Airmen from multiple squadrons in an obstacle course that tests endurance and intelligence through eight different events. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol won the competition with the lowest compiled time throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

97th SFS Recognizes the Fallen Defenders

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Airman 1st Class Andrew Ausman, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, renders a salute while performing the “Guarding of the Wreath” at Wings of Freedom Park, May 15. In observance of National Police Week, the 97th SFS performed the “Guarding of the Wreath” shortly after reveille. National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / Released)