Video by Airman 1st Class Patrick ONeill | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 09.17.2025
Team McConnell hosts a 24-hour vigil to honor the sacrifices of Prisoners of War and those still Missing in Action at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Sept. 16, 2025. A U.S. and POW/MIA flag were carried along McConnell’s Memorial Walk for the full 24 hour event. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick ONeill | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 09.15.2025
A POW/MIA wreath is displayed outside of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing headquarters at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Sept. 15, 2025. The wreath, represented in the POW/MIA emblem and often laid at ceremonies, symbolizes honor, sacrifice and remembrance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick ONeill | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 09.15.2025
The 22nd Air Refueling Wing Honor Guard presents arms for a 21-gun salute at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Sept. 15, 2025. This tradition honored captured and fallen heroes during POW/MIA week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick ONeill | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 09.15.2025
A wreath is displayed at the start of POW/MIA week at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Sept. 15, 2025. The wreath-laying was part of the week's opening ceremony to honor past prisoners of war and those still missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick ONeill | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 09.15.2025
A wreath is presented at the start of POW/MIA week at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Sept. 15, 2025. The wreath was laid by the installation commander and command chief to honor past prisoners of war and those still missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick ONeill | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 09.15.2025
McConnell leadership bows their heads for a moment of silence at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Sept. 15, 2025. A wreath was laid in remembrance to honor the kickoff of POW/MIA week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick ONeill | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 09.15.2025
The 22nd Air Refueling Wing Honor Guard stands in front of a U.S. and POW/MIA flag at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Sept. 15, 2025. The Honor Guard participated in a wreath-laying ceremony to kick off POW/MIA week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick ONeill | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 09.15.2025
An American Flag and POW/MIA flag blow in the wind at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Sept. 15, 2025. These flags were flown together to honor and remember those who were prisoners of war and those still missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)...