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Master Sgt. Richard Dodson, the 71st Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, explains the ins and outs of the M2 machine gun to school children, May 15, during National Police Week at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Frank Casciotta)

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Saluting those working in law enforcement

  • In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of National Police Week the 71st Security Forces Squadron Defenders at Vance Air Force Base hosted events to recognize the service and sacrifice of the men and women working in law enforcement.

Vance Airmen volunteer time as advocates for abused children

  • "I initially signed up for the program because it's about helping children and I wanted something to do. As I went through the training and learned more about how CASAs affect a child, I really fell for the cause. It's an important role to play." — Airman 1st Class Le'Ona Wallace
44th Annual Area 6 Special Olympics