JAPAN
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Vela, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, renders a salute during the playing of taps, in remembrance of the fallen, at a retreat ceremony for the National Police Week.

(Yasuo Osakabe, Yokota Air Base)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Vela, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, renders a salute during the playing of taps, in remembrance of the fallen, at a retreat ceremony for the National Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2025. Team Yokota members gathered for a retreat ceremony to conclude National Police Week, honoring law enforcement personnel and their service.

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