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17th TRW | Honoring Service and Sacrifice

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  • By Airman 1st Class Madison Collier
  • 17th Training Wing Public Affairs
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  

The 17th Security Forces Squadron hosted Police Week 2023 at Goodfellow Air Force Base, May 15-19.

The beginning of National Police Week goes back to a resolution signed into law by President John F. Kennedy in 1962. Since then, it has grown into an annual tradition, bringing together law enforcement agencies, families of fallen officers, and the public to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

U.S. Marine student carries a simulated casualty during Police Week at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 17, 2023. The student was running while carrying an extra 150 pounds as a part of an exercise put on by the 17th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madison Collier)

Honoring Service and Sacrifice

U.S. Marine student carries a simulated casualty during Police Week at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 17, 2023. The student was running while carrying an extra 150 pounds as a part of an exercise put on by the 17th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madison Collier)
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“Police Week is important for the community on base because it allows us to pay tribute to the fourteen defenders killed in action since the conflicts in Iraq and in Afghanistan. This includes our very own Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson, who was killed while deployed in Iraq,” said Adriana Farmer, antiterrorism program manager for the 17th SFS. “Police Week is a way to thank security forces for all the hard work they put into the installation's safety and protection of the mission.”

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Fields, 17th Security Forces Squadron commander, is oleoresin capsicum sprayed during Police Week at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 17, 2023. Fields had to run through a short course after being sprayed with a high-power mix made from peppers for a demonstration put on by the 17th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madison Collier)

Honoring Service and Sacrifice

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Fields, 17th Security Forces Squadron commander, is oleoresin capsicum sprayed during Police Week at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 17, 2023. Fields had to run through a short course after being sprayed with a high-power mix made from peppers for a demonstration put on by the 17th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madison Collier)
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The 17th SFS held multiple events and demonstrations for students to take part in, including a memorial ruck march as well as drone, weapon, and military working dog demonstrations. These events gave an up close look at the capabilities of the 17th SFS.

“While we pay remembrance to those who have fallen, we are still honoring those who are currently serving this selfless profession,” said Senior Master Sgt. Jarmaine Thomas, senior enlisted leader for the 17th SFS.

U.S. Marine and U.S. Army students inspect weapons at the weapons demonstration during Police Week at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 17, 2023. Students got the opportunity to watch different demonstrations and learn more about security forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madison Collier)

Honoring Service and Sacrifice

U.S. Marine and U.S. Army students inspect weapons at the weapons demonstration during Police Week at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 17, 2023. Students got the opportunity to watch different demonstrations and learn more about security forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madison Collier)
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