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Police Week 2017

The 14th Security Forces Squadron salutes the flag during a retreat ceremony May 19, 2017, at the Gene Smith Plaza on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The retreat ceremony was one of the lasts events of the 2017 Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

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Police Week 2017

Military Working Dog Dito lunges at Staff Sgt. Matthew Price, 14th Security Forces Squadron Kennel Master following a retirement ceremony May 17, 2017, at the Columbus Club on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. At the conclusion of the ceremony, there was a small demo of the capabilities of MWDs. (Courtesy photo)

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Columbus Air Base observes Police Week

Master Sgt. Jeffery McCreary, 14th Security Forces Squadron Superintendent of Installation Security, observes Airman Lucas McWhorter, 14th SFS Installation Entry Controller, as he clears his weapon May 16, 2017, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Defenders are trained on weapon safety and handling and are permitted to carry weapons on base while on duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

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Columbus Air Base observes Police Week

Staff Sgt. Ashley Maury and Airman 1st Class Sarah Sillitoe discuss the Shoot, Move, Communicate drill May 16, 2017, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Defenders do this drill at least once a year to maintain weapon proficiency and tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

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Columbus Air Base observes Police Week

Airman Lucas McWhorter, 14th Security Forces Squadron Installation Entry Controller, participates in the Shoot, Move, Communicate drill May 16, 2017, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Defenders use simulation rounds instead of live ammunition during the drill in order to make the training course more safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

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Columbus Air Base observes Police Week

Tech. Sgt. Dustin Weeks, 14th Security Forces Squadron Electronic Security Systems and Resource Advisor, and Senior Airman Kyle Jacob, 1th SFS Military Working Dog Handle, congratulate MWD Rex on his retirement May 17, 2017, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Rex spent five years as a drug detection dog and also helped Team BLAZE with MWD demonstrations in the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elizabeth Owens)

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Columbus Air Base observes Police Week

The 14th Security Forces Squadron participates in the 2017 Special Olympics Torch Run May 16, 2017, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Defenders ran two miles through the base and then passed the torch to the Columbus Police Department who then ran the torch through the city of Columbus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

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Columbus Air Base observes Police Week

Staff Sgt. Derek Mortensen, 14th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Handler, releases MWD Dito to attack a perpetrator, Senior Airman Zachary Kunkler, 14th SFS MWD Handler, during a demonstration May 16, 2017, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The demonstration was in honor of Police Week and raising awareness for the many different jobs that Defenders do in order to keep Air Force bases and assets safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

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Team BLAZE Airman with SecDef Mattis

Tech. Sgt. Karl Stefanowicz, 14th Security Forces Squadron Kennel Master, and Military Working Dog Nnora pause for a photo with James Mattis, U.S. Secretary of Defense, downrange. Stefanowicz is deployed to an undisclosed location. (Courtesy photo illustration)

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14th SFS, local law enforcement strengthen ties with joint DUI training

Senior Airman Joshua Haney, 14th Security Forces Squadron Patrolman, performs a training field sobriety test on a volunteer Dec. 8, 2016, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Joint DUI training certified 15 defenders and 15 police officers from Mississippi police departments in state standardized field sobriety tests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Day)

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14th Security Forces Squadron defends aircraft, families

Senior Airman Patrick Shirley, 14th Security Forces Squadron Patrolman, checks the identification of a Team BLAZE member attempting to go through the main gate May 5 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Although the main gate is open 24/7 unless otherwise stated, the back gate is only open from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaleb Snay)

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14th Security Forces Squadron defends aircraft, families

The 14th Security Forces Squadron runs the Visitor Center outside the main gate of Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, where base passes and more are provided. The hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, and is closed on weekends, federal holidays, and at noon every third Thursday of the month. For more information, call 434-3161. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kaleb Snay)

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14th Security Forces Squadron defends aircraft, families

Senior Airman Kyle Jacob, 14th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Handler, guides MWD Rex through the demo course May 5, 2016, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Although defenders do not participate in law enforcement outside the gate, they do interact with the local community by providing the local police force with their MWD and handlers as the mission allows. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaleb Snay)

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14th Security Forces Squadron defends aircraft, families

Staff Sgt. Jimmy Juarez and Senior Airman Kyle Jacob, 14th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Handlers, train MWD Rex on taking down personnel running from security forces May 5 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Their motto is, “We defend … day and night.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaleb Snay)

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POW/MIA

Airman 1st Class Bernard Davis, 14th Security Forces Squadron and Columbus Air Force Base Honor Guardsman, renders a salute to those missing in action and prisoners of war at the 48th Squadron’s reunion Oct. 29, 2016, at the Columbus Club on Columbus AFB, Mississippi. Members of the 48th, both present and past, gathered to celebrate their heritage and to meet with one another.

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Safety brief teaches not to text, drive

Master Sgt. Jean-Phillipe Guindon, 14th Communications Squadron Operations Flight Superintendent, volunteers to play a texting and driving game during a safety brief to demonstrate the dangers it can evoke May 26 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The brief was one of three held on base to remind Team BLAZE members to be safe before the Memorial Day holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kaleb Snay)

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Police Week ends with retreat, parade

14th Security Forces Squadron defenders stand in formation for a retreat ceremony in observance of the end of Police Week May 20 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The next morning the squadron concluded the event with a parade through housing on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kaleb Snay)

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Columbus Air Force Base observes National Police Week

Lisa Pender and Staff Sgt. Karl Stefanowicz, both from the 14th Security Forces Squadron, participate in a 24-Hour Fallen Defender March May 16 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, to kick-off Police Week 2016. During National Police Week, security forces defenders and local law enforcement officers demonstrated their capabilities and daily responsibilities to the base and the public as well as honored fallen defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Elizabeth Owens)

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Columbus Air Force Base observes National Police Week

Military Working Dog Ooleg takes a bite out of Senior Airman Kyle Jacob, 14th Security Forces Squadron, while Staff Sgt. Jimmy Juarez, 14th Security Forces Squadron, issues commands during a MWD demonstration May 17 for the 2016 Police Week Demonstration Day event held on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Although Police Week is essentially to honor law enforcement officers, it is also made to be fun and entertaining while also educational for those attending. Attendees had not only the opportunity to see the military dogs in action, but the chance to learn about the care they receive. (U.S. Air Force photo/Elizabeth Owens)

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Columbus Air Force Base observes National Police Week

Senior Airman Evan Narred, 14th Security Forces Squadron, places a beret on a memorial during the Fallen Defenders Presentation May 18 in the Kaye Auditorium on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Attendees learned about the sacrifices made by security forces Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Elizabeth Owens)

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