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Police Week closing ceremony

/ Published May 20, 2013

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron honor guard stand at parade rest during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron honor guard stand at parade rest during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Master Sgt. Micah Snyder, 30 Security Forces Squadron intelligence superintendant, sings the nation anthem during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Master Sgt. Micah Snyder, 30 Security Forces Squadron intelligence superintendant, sings the nation anthem during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron and local police officers show their respect during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron and local police officers show their respect during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Larry A. Ralston, Lompoc Police Department chief of police, speaks as the guest speaker during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Larry A. Ralston, Lompoc Police Department chief of police, speaks as the guest speaker during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A 30th Security Forces Squadron military working horse wears boots backwards to represent a fallen warrior, also known as “rideless horse”, during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A 30th Security Forces Squadron military working horse wears boots backwards to represent a fallen warrior, also known as “rideless horse”, during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron honor guard give a three-volley salute during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron honor guard give a three-volley salute during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Lt. Col. Gerald Mulhollen, 30th Security Forces Squadron commander, releases the guards from the 24 hour vigil during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Lt. Col. Gerald Mulhollen, 30th Security Forces Squadron commander, releases the guards from the 24 hour vigil during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron honor guard stand at parade rest during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron honor guard stand at parade rest during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Master Sgt. Micah Snyder, 30 Security Forces Squadron intelligence superintendant, sings the nation anthem during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Master Sgt. Micah Snyder, 30 Security Forces Squadron intelligence superintendant, sings the nation anthem during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron and local police officers show their respect during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron and local police officers show their respect during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Larry A. Ralston, Lompoc Police Department chief of police, speaks as the guest speaker during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Larry A. Ralston, Lompoc Police Department chief of police, speaks as the guest speaker during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A 30th Security Forces Squadron military working horse wears boots backwards to represent a fallen warrior, also known as “rideless horse”, during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A 30th Security Forces Squadron military working horse wears boots backwards to represent a fallen warrior, also known as “rideless horse”, during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron honor guard give a three-volley salute during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron honor guard give a three-volley salute during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Lt. Col. Gerald Mulhollen, 30th Security Forces Squadron commander, releases the guards from the 24 hour vigil during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Lt. Col. Gerald Mulhollen, 30th Security Forces Squadron commander, releases the guards from the 24 hour vigil during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron honor guard stand at parade rest during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron honor guard stand at parade rest during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Master Sgt. Micah Snyder, 30 Security Forces Squadron intelligence superintendant, sings the nation anthem during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Master Sgt. Micah Snyder, 30 Security Forces Squadron intelligence superintendant, sings the nation anthem during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron and local police officers show their respect during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron and local police officers show their respect during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Larry A. Ralston, Lompoc Police Department chief of police, speaks as the guest speaker during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Larry A. Ralston, Lompoc Police Department chief of police, speaks as the guest speaker during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A 30th Security Forces Squadron military working horse wears boots backwards to represent a fallen warrior, also known as “rideless horse”, during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A 30th Security Forces Squadron military working horse wears boots backwards to represent a fallen warrior, also known as “rideless horse”, during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron honor guard give a three-volley salute during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron honor guard give a three-volley salute during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Lt. Col. Gerald Mulhollen, 30th Security Forces Squadron commander, releases the guards from the 24 hour vigil during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Lt. Col. Gerald Mulhollen, 30th Security Forces Squadron commander, releases the guards from the 24 hour vigil during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron honor guard stand at parade rest during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron honor guard stand at parade rest during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Master Sgt. Micah Snyder, 30 Security Forces Squadron intelligence superintendant, sings the nation anthem during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Master Sgt. Micah Snyder, 30 Security Forces Squadron intelligence superintendant, sings the nation anthem during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron and local police officers show their respect during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron and local police officers show their respect during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Larry A. Ralston, Lompoc Police Department chief of police, speaks as the guest speaker during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Larry A. Ralston, Lompoc Police Department chief of police, speaks as the guest speaker during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A 30th Security Forces Squadron military working horse wears boots backwards to represent a fallen warrior, also known as “rideless horse”, during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A 30th Security Forces Squadron military working horse wears boots backwards to represent a fallen warrior, also known as “rideless horse”, during a closing ceremony here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron honor guard give a three-volley salute during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron honor guard give a three-volley salute during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Lt. Col. Gerald Mulhollen, 30th Security Forces Squadron commander, releases the guards from the 24 hour vigil during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Lt. Col. Gerald Mulhollen, 30th Security Forces Squadron commander, releases the guards from the 24 hour vigil during a closing ceremony at Missile V here Friday, May 17, 2013. National Police Week commemorated law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Yvonne Morales)

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