The 24-hour Vigil: 35th FW honors the fallen

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  • By Airman Hannah Bench
  • 35th Fighter Wing

Volunteers participate in a Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) memorial run.

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Volunteers participate in a Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) memorial run at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025. Honoring POW/MIA through 24 hours of nonstop remembrance, the vigil highlighted the 35th Fighter Wing’s enduring resilience, unity and partnership with its community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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Volunteers participate in a Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) memorial run.

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Volunteers participate in a Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) memorial run at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025. Honoring POW/MIA through 24 hours of nonstop remembrance, the vigil highlighted the 35th Fighter Wing’s enduring resilience, unity and partnership with its community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, leads the opening of a 24-hour vigil run with the Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, leads the opening of a 24-hour vigil run with the Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025. The run honored POW/MIA, with every hour symbolizing remembrance and reflecting the 35th Fighter Wing’s resilience and commitment to its community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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A volunteer participates in a Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) memorial run.

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A volunteer participates in a Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) memorial run at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025. Each mile and each name read during the 24-hour event honored the fallen while demonstrating the 35th Fighter Wing’s dedication to building resilience and community strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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A volunteer and their dog walk during a Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) memorial run.

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A volunteer and their dog walk during a Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) memorial run at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025. The 24-hour remembrance kept the POW/MIA flag moving without pause, honoring the fallen by carrying their memory forward and reinforcing the 35th Fighter Wing’s commitment to military members and the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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Volunteers run behind the Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag during a memorial run.

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Volunteers run behind the Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag during a memorial run at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025. By running in shifts and reading the names of the fallen for 24 hours, participants honored POW/MIA with continuous tribute, showcasing the 35th Fighter Wing’s dedication to remembrance and mission strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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