VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Vandenberg launches National Police Week opening ceremony and memorial ruck at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 11, 2026.
The opening ceremony kicked off National Police Week’s many events. During the ceremony, members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron honored those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our communities. Team Vandenberg Airmen and Guardians observed a moment of silence at the end of the ceremony to honor all officers past, present, and future as well as a special honor for U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Savali Craft, a Vandenberg defender veteran, who lost her life after separating from service.
The ruck march was held to honor and remember the lives of Air Force security forces defenders. The route featured various biographies of fallen defenders with each paying homage to their service in support of defending the nation.