Defending the entrance
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jaydon Alejandro, 20th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, checks the credentials of an individual entering the gate at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 13, 2014. National Police Week, observed May 11 – 17, dedicated to all the men and women who defend the country. Shaw AFB defenders are always out on patrol day and night, through all the seasons, working to keep the base safe while also partnering with city law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley L. Gardner/Released)