Current 88th Security Forces Squadron and Department of Defense personnel joined together in the march to honor fallen “Defenders” of the Armed Forces.
“We thought it was a good way to mark the sacrifice of others, understanding that the sacrifice isn’t to be taken lightly,” said Maj. Julie Roloson, 88 SFS commander. “Making it a team effort to carry the flag over a period of 24 hours symbolizes that we are all in this together.”
The day also included a 24-hour walk/run at the Jarvis track from 9 a.m. to 9 a.m. the following day. 88 SFS Airmen shared the responsibility of carrying the American Flag in shifts.
“It’s a real honor,” said Senior Airman Kenneth Mackey, a member of 88 SFS. “It makes us take a look back at our history to make sure we don’t take for granted what we are doing every day.”
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