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An Airman from the 1st Helicopter Squadron fires his weapon during a shooting competition at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Facility on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 17, 2022. The event honored National Police Week, and competitors who placed in the top 10% were awarded an Excellence in Competition badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

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An Airman from the 1st Helicopter Squadron fires his weapon during a shooting competition at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Facility on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 17, 2022. The event honored National Police Week, and competitors who placed in the top 10% were awarded an Excellence in Competition badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

Andrew Hoover, 316th Security Support Squadron combat arms instructor, poses for a portrait at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Facility at Joint Base Andrews., Md., May 17, 2022. Hoover served as a judge for a base-wide shooting competition in honor of National Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

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Andrew Hoover, 316th Security Support Squadron combat arms instructor, poses for a portrait at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Facility at Joint Base Andrews., Md., May 17, 2022. Hoover served as a judge for a base-wide shooting competition in honor of National Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

Col. Victor Moncrieffe II, Air National Guard Security Forces director, speaks about the importance of law enforcement officers in honor of National Police Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 16, 2022. “The greater good is the common thread which characterizes our service,” said Moncrieffe. “While there are many reasons why people decide to serve in the armed forces, ultimately, we all serve for the greater goods of our family and our nation.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor)

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Col. Victor Moncrieffe II, Air National Guard Security Forces director, speaks about the importance of law enforcement officers in honor of National Police Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 16, 2022. “The greater good is the common thread which characterizes our service,” said Moncrieffe. “While there are many reasons why people decide to serve in the armed forces, ultimately, we all serve for the greater goods of our family and our nation.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor)

A Fallen Soldier Battlefield Cross sits on display in front of memorial photographs of fallen service members during an opening ceremony in honor of National Police Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 16, 2022. During the ceremony, Col. Victor Moncrieffe II, Air National Guard Security Forces director, discussed the importance of law enforcement officers and observed a moment of silence in homage to fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor)

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A Fallen Soldier Battlefield Cross sits on display in front of memorial photographs of fallen service members during an opening ceremony in honor of National Police Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 16, 2022. During the ceremony, Col. Victor Moncrieffe II, Air National Guard Security Forces director, discussed the importance of law enforcement officers and observed a moment of silence in homage to fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor)

Participants at the 5K Memorial Ruck cheer as people cross the finish line at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 17, 2022. The ruck, held in memory of fallen law enforcement officers, was added to the schedule of events during National Police Week in an effort to improve the mental, physical, social and spiritual resilience among service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

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Participants at the 5K Memorial Ruck cheer as people cross the finish line at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 17, 2022. The ruck, held in memory of fallen law enforcement officers, was added to the schedule of events during National Police Week in an effort to improve the mental, physical, social and spiritual resilience among service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

Participants in the National Police Week 5K Memorial Ruck begin their walk at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 17, 2022. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as National Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

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Participants in the National Police Week 5K Memorial Ruck begin their walk at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 17, 2022. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as National Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

Col. Ian Dinesen, 316th Security Forces Group commander, delivers closing remarks at the end of National Police Week near the Tactical Fitness Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 20, 2022. Throughout the week, military personnel participated in events including a 24-hour vigil, a 5k Memorial Ruck, video game tournaments and an Excellence in Competition shooting competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

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Col. Ian Dinesen, 316th Security Forces Group commander, delivers closing remarks at the end of National Police Week near the Tactical Fitness Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 20, 2022. Throughout the week, military personnel participated in events including a 24-hour vigil, a 5k Memorial Ruck, video game tournaments and an Excellence in Competition shooting competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

Staff Sgt. Donovan Grimsley, 316th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, center, is presented an Excellence in Competition badge by Col. Ian Dinesen, 316th Security Forces Group commander, near the Tactical Fitness Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 20, 2022. Grimsley received the badge as an award for finishing in the top 10% of more than 300 shooters during a shooting competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill

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Staff Sgt. Donovan Grimsley, 316th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, center, is presented an Excellence in Competition badge by Col. Ian Dinesen, 316th Security Forces Group commander, near the Tactical Fitness Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 20, 2022. Grimsley received two badges, one on the M9 and one on the M4, as an award for finishing in the top 10% of more than 300 shooters during a shooting competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as National Police Week.

During Police Week, Joint Base Andrews held multiple events to honor past and present law enforcement officers, as well as those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

These included a 24-hour vigil, 5k Memorial Ruck, different sporting tournaments such as golf and softball, and an excellence in shooting competition. Those who scored in the top 10% were awarded an Excellence in Competition medal.

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