Port Dawg Memorial Run 2026

U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2026. The 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 Karina Lopez)

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Port Dawg Memorial Run 2026

The Port Dawg Memorial Run flag is displayed during a memorial run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2026. The 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 Karina Lopez)

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Port Dawg Memorial Run 2026

U.S. Air Force Airmen attend the Port Dawg Memorial Run opening ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2026. 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 Karina Lopez)

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Port Dawg Memorial Run 2026

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Messer, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron commander, speaks during the Port Dawg Memorial Run opening ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2026. The memorial 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 Karina Lopez)

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Port Dawg Memorial Run 2026

U.S. Air Force Airmen attend the Port Dawg Memorial Run opening ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2026. 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 Karina Lopez)

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Port Dawg Memorial Run 2026

A sign displays the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron logo during the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2026. 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 Karina Lopez)

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Port Dawg Memorial Run 2026

Published June 3, 2026
By A1C Karina Lopez

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2026. The 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 Karina Lopez)