Batter Up!

Two teams participate in the National Police Week softball tournament on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 31, 2014. National Police Week is meant to strengthen the bond between local law enforcement and military law enforcement, and show appreciation for those who serve the community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts)

Batter Up

A player steps up to bat during the National Police Week softball tournament at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 31, 2014. The tournament, followed by a cook out, was meant to show camaraderie between military law enforcement and local law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts)

Batter Up

A pitcher lobs a softball during the National Police Week softball tournament May 31, 2014, at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. The tournament hosted members of both military and community law enforcement, and was meant to strengthen the bond between those who serve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts)

Batter Up

Published June 3, 2014
By Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Minot Air Force Base celebrated National Police Week May 27, through May 31, 2014, and ended with a softball tournament and cookout. The tournament hosted several teams, consisting of both military law enforcement and local law enforcement. By bringing the two forces together, National Police Week aims to honor all those who serve the community, on and off base. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts)