RAF Mildenhall honors fallen defenders

100th Security Forces Squadron Airmen salute in formation during the Fallen Defender Ceremony for National Police Week at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, May 19, 2023. National Police Week was first established in 1962 under the directive of former President John F. Kennedy to honor fallen law enforcement officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alvaro Villagomez)

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RAF Mildenhall honors fallen defenders

A memorial was set up for 14 fallen Defenders that lost their lives during the Fallen Defender Ceremony for National Police Week at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, May 19, 2023. Team Mildenhall personnel gathered for various events and ceremonies during the week in honor of the defenders who serve their country, defend the bases and protect the Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alvaro Villagomez)

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RAF Mildenhall honors fallen defenders

100th Security Forces Squadron Airmen salute in formation during the Fallen Defender Ceremony for National Police Week at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, May 19, 2023. National Police Week honors and recognizes the service and sacrifice of police officers across the country. Team Mildenhall personnel gathered for various events and ceremonies during the week in honor of the defenders who serve their country, defend the bases and protect the Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alvaro Villagomez)

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RAF Mildenhall honors fallen defenders

U.S. Air Force Maj. Ashleyann Hajovsky, 100th Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks at the Fallen Defender Ceremony for National Police Week at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, May 19, 2023. National Police Week honors and recognizes the service and sacrifice of police officers across the country. Team Mildenhall personnel gathered for various events and ceremonies during the week in honor of the Defenders who serve their country, defend the bases and protect the Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alvaro Villagomez)

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RAF Mildenhall honors fallen defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class George Dimuna, 100th Security Forces Squadron defender, stands at the position of attention during the Fallen Defender Ceremony for National Police Week at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, May 19, 2023. Team Mildenhall personnel gathered for various events and ceremonies during the week in honor of the defenders who serve their country, defend the bases and protect the Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alvaro Villagomez)

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RAF Mildenhall honors fallen defenders

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 100th Security Forces Squadron fold the American flag during the Fallen Defender Ceremony for National Police Week at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, May 19, 2023. The flag was folded to honor the men and women who have lost their lives in the line of duty as police officers in either civilian or military life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alvaro Villagomez)

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RAF Mildenhall honors fallen defenders

U.S. Air Force honor guardsmen perform a 21-gun salute during the Fallen Defender Ceremony for National Police Week at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, May 19, 2023. The 100th Security Forces Squadron rendered a 21-gun salute in remembrance of fallen defenders who have lost their lives serving their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alvaro Villagomez)

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RAF Mildenhall honors fallen defenders

Published May 22, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Alvaro Villagomez
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England --

National Police Week honors and recognizes the service and sacrifice of police officers across the country. Team Mildenhall personnel gathered for various events and ceremonies during the week in honor of the defenders who serve their country, defend the bases and protect the Airmen.