Photo by Airman 1st Class Mariana Tafur | 20th Fighter Wing | 09.18.2025
Three U.S. Airmen take part in the 2025 24-hour POW/MIA vigil run at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 18, 2025. National POW/MIA Recognition Day was established in 1979 by a Presidential proclamation signed by President Jimmy Carter and is observed annually on the third Friday in September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariana Tafur)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Mariana Tafur | 20th Fighter Wing | 09.18.2025
Two U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Security Forces Squadron stand ready to participate in the 2025 24-hour POW/MIA vigil at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 18, 2025. Every participant represents the commitment by today’s Airmen to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who came before and those still unaccounted for. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariana Tafur)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Mariana Tafur | 20th Fighter Wing | 09.18.2025
Retired Col. William Oden, Vietnam veteran, stands as the Shaw Air Force Base honor guard march by during the 2025 POW/MIA ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 18, 2025. The Shaw AFB honor guard attends the POW/MIA recognition ceremony, in addition to other commemorative events, to honor current and past members of the Armed Forces and to uphold military traditions. (U.S. Air Force......
Photo by Zelideth Rodriguez | 502nd Air Base Wing | 07.09.2025
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Stephanie Williams, 382nd Training Squadron flight chief, delivers remarks at the Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1075 POW/MIA Recognition Day, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Sept. 17, 2025. The ceremony honored the sacrifices of POW and MIA service members through a 24-hour walk while volunteers carried the POW flag, followed by a closing......
Photo by Zelideth Rodriguez | 502nd Air Base Wing | 07.09.2025
U.S. Air Force retired Master Sgt. Kingsley Scott, Wounded Warrior ambassador, shares his experiences with mental health with attendees at the annual Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1075 POW/MIA Recognition Day, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Sept. 17, 2025. The ceremony honored the sacrifices of POW and MIA service members through a 24-hour walk while volunteers carried......
Photo by Zelideth Rodriguez | 502nd Air Base Wing | 07.09.2025
First Sergeants and civilians volunteers carry the POW/MIA flag around the track during the Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1075 POW/MIA Recognition Day at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Sept. 17, 2025. The event is held every year in September, honoring POW and MIA service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zelideth Rodriguez)...
Photo by Zelideth Rodriguez | 502nd Air Base Wing | 07.09.2025
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Ellis, 902nd Security Forces Squadron installation security, begins the flag-carrying ceremony during the Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1075 POW/MIA Recognition Day at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Sept. 17, 2025. The event is held every year in September, honoring POW and MIA service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zelideth Rodriguez)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor White | 509th Bomb Wing | 09.15.2022
Whiteman airmen participate in a 24 hour vigil run/walk for POW/MIA remembrance day at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo, Sept. 15, 2022. This day is meant to showcase our overarching respect for POWs and MIA troops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor White) ...