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POW MIA recognition day ceremony

By Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols, 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Published September 22, 2020

Members of Team Misawa participate in a 24-hour ruck to pay homage to those missing and to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice during National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. The National League of Families' POW/MIA flag was carried all 24-hours of the ruck, symbolizing the United States' resolve to never forget POWs or those who served their country in conflicts and are still missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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Members of Team Misawa participate in a 24-hour ruck to pay homage to those missing and to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice during National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. The National League of Families' POW/MIA flag was carried all 24-hours of the ruck, symbolizing the United States' resolve to never forget POWs or those who served their country in conflicts and are still missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)

Members of Team Misawa participate in a 24-hour ruck to pay homage to those missing and to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice during National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. POW/MIA Recognition Day is traditionally held on the third Friday in September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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Members of Team Misawa participate in a 24-hour ruck to pay homage to those missing and to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice during National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. POW/MIA Recognition Day is traditionally held on the third Friday in September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)

Members of Team Misawa participate in a 24-hour ruck to pay homage to those missing and to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice during the National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2020. People from across the base participated in 30-minute shifts to keep the POW/MIA flag moving, non-stop for the entire 24-hour event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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Members of Team Misawa participate in a 24-hour ruck to pay homage to those missing and to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice during the National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2020. People from across the base participated in 30-minute shifts to keep the POW/MIA flag moving, non-stop for the entire 24-hour event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)

Members of the Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1552 run in formation during the last few minutes of the 24-hour ruck as part of the National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2020. The AFSA chapter organized the event with help from other agencies on Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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Members of the Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1552 run in formation during the last few minutes of the 24-hour ruck as part of the National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2020. The AFSA chapter organized the event with help from other agencies on Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)

Members of Team Misawa watch the National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2020. Since World War I, approximately 83,400 U.S. service members are still unaccounted for, and more than 150,000 Americans have been held as prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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Members of Team Misawa watch the National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2020. Since World War I, approximately 83,400 U.S. service members are still unaccounted for, and more than 150,000 Americans have been held as prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)

Japan Air Self Defense Force Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, left, 3rd Air Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Friedel, right, 35th Fighter Wing commander, salute a wreath to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2020. Since World War I, approximately 83,400 U.S. service members are still unaccounted for, and more than 150,000 Americans have been held as prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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Japan Air Self Defense Force Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, left, 3rd Air Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Friedel, right, 35th Fighter Wing commander, salute a wreath to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2020. Since World War I, approximately 83,400 U.S. service members are still unaccounted for, and more than 150,000 Americans have been held as prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, gives closing remarks during the National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2020. POW/MIA Recognition Day is traditionally held on the third Friday in September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, gives closing remarks during the National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2020. POW/MIA Recognition Day is traditionally held on the third Friday in September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Murtadiy Carrington, 35th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard bugle player, performs Taps during the POW/MIA Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2020. Since World War I, approximately 83,400 U.S. service members are still unaccounted for, and more than 150,000 Americans have been held as prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Murtadiy Carrington, 35th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard bugle player, performs Taps during the POW/MIA Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2020. Since World War I, approximately 83,400 U.S. service members are still unaccounted for, and more than 150,000 Americans have been held as prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)

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Members of Team Misawa participate in a 24-hour ruck to pay homage to those missing and to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice during the National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2020. People from across the base participated in 30-minute shifts to keep the POW/MIA flag moving, non-stop for the entire 24-hour event.

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