56th SFS honors the fallen
Members of the 56th Security Forces Squadron salute the U.S. flag as it is lowered, May 19, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th Security Forces Squadron held a retreat ceremony to honor those of the 56th Special Operations Wing who died during the S.S. Mayaguez rescue operation. Among those who died were 18 members of the 56th Security Police Squadron, four members of the 21st Special Operations Squadron, and a linguist acting in support of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)