JAPAN
U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita

U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita ()

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Kirkpatrick, U.S. Band of the Pacific publicitiy section chief and trumpeter, play Taps during a police retreat ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2022. The 374th SFS held the ceremony during Police Week to honor law enforcement personnel as well as recognize the dangers and risks they face every day.

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