Port Dawg Memorial Run 2025

The Port Dawg Memorial Run flag leans against a forklift at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. The PDMR flag is adorned with the aerial porter occupational badge and a thick black line through the center, signifying the passing of fellow Port Dawgs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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Port Dawg Memorial Run 2025

U.S. Air Force Airman Olivia Minter, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron passenger services agent, hooks a device onto the chain during the Port Dawg Memorial Run opening ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. The devices hung on the chain symbolize the Airmen who have passed away in the air transportation career field this past year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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Port Dawg Memorial Run 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen clap during the Port Dawg Memorial Run opening ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. The Port Dawg Memorial Run is held annually across the world during National Transportation Week, to honor the lives of fallen Airmen in the air transportation career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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Port Dawg Memorial Run 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. The PDMR flag adorns a heavy chain staff, which represents the responsibility passed down to Airmen in the career field from Port Dawgs that have lost their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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Port Dawg Memorial Run 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. The run was enacted to honor those from the air transportation career field who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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Port Dawg Memorial Run 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. Air transportation specialists, also known as aerial porters or Port Dawgs, are responsible for inspecting, documenting, packaging, loading and unloading passengers and cargo on aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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Port Dawg Memorial Run 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. During the run, the PDMR flag is passed along throughout the group, signifying the loss that is felt for their fallen comrades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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Port Dawg Memorial Run 2025

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Brandi Rosenblum, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron commander's executive, poses for the camera as she runs by during the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. Aerial porters, commonly known as Port Dawgs, are responsible for military logistics related to aerial ports. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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Port Dawg Memorial Run 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen pose for a photo during the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. Aerial porters, commonly known as Port Dawgs, are responsible for military logistics related to aerial ports. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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Port Dawg Memorial Run 2025

Published May 16, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan. --

U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the Port Dawg Memorial Run opening ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. The Port Dawg Memorial Run is held annually across the world during National Transportation Week, to honor the lives of fallen Airmen in the air transportation career field.