The band plays during the opening ceremony for Police Week at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. May 15, 2023. The air show provided aircraft statistics, ground displays as well as a STEM exhibition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Iris MacIlvaine)

Airmen prepare to ruck during the opening ceremony for Police Week at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. May 15, 2023. National Police Week is observed annually, and it honors the courageous law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, while ensuring the safety and protection of others. (U.S. Air Force -photo by Senior Airman Faith Iris MacIlvaine)

Airmen start their ruck after the opening ceremony during Police Week at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. May 15, 2023. National Police Week is observed annually, and it honors the courageous law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, while ensuring the safety and protection of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Iris MacIlvaine)

Airmen begin their ruck after the opening ceremony during Police Week at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. May 15, 2023. National Police Week is observed annually, and it honors the courageous law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, while ensuring the safety and protection of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Iris MacIlvaine)

An Airman prepares the range for the start of the Excellence-In Competition during Police Week at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. May 15, 2023. National Police Week is observed annually, and it honors the courageous law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, while ensuring the safety and protection of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Iris MacIlvaine)

Col. Wes Adams, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Commander, participates in the Excellence-In Competition during Police Week at JB MDL, N.J. May 15, 2023. National Police Week is observed annually, and it honors the courageous law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, while ensuring the safety and protection of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Iris MacIlvaine)

An Airman reviews his marksmanship accuracy during the Excellence-In Competition for Police Week at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. May 15, 2023. National Police Week is observed annually, and it honors the courageous law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, while ensuring the safety and protection of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Iris MacIlvaine)