Col. Joseph Mancy kicks off the Charleston AFB 24-hour vigil run held in honor of prisoners of war and those listed as missing in action, leading participants with the POW/MIA flag at the commissary here Sept. 18. The run symbolized prisoners? of war nonstop resistance to enemy interrogation, harsh conditions endured during captivity and America?s promise to never stop searching for all Americans still missing in action. Colonel Mancy is the 437th Operations Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

Ret. Lt. Col Thomas Hanton speaks at the prisoner of war, missing in action luncheon at the Charleston Club here Sept. 18. The base held a series of events honoring POWs and those listed as missing in action. Colonel Hanton is a former POW. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

Chief Master Sgt. Mike Ivey runs down Hill Boulevard during the final leg of a 24-hour vigil run alongside members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard here Sept. 18. The run included participants from various squadrons on the base and was held to honor prisoners of war and those listed as missing in action. Chief Ivey is the 437th Airlift Wing command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

Team Charleston Airmen stand in formation during a retreat ceremony at Nose Dock 2 Sept. 18. Charleston Airmen participated in the ceremony and other events Sept. 17 to 18, paying respect to prisoners of war and those listed as missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katie Gieratz)

Jacob Scott attended a luncheon and retreat ceremony held at Charleston AFB Sept. 18 in honor of prisoners of war and those listed as missing in action. Mr. Scott was joined by fellow members and their spouses from the American ex-Prisoners of War Lowcountry Chapter. Mr. Scott served in the Army as a corporal during the Korean Conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Robertson)

T.J. Martin and members of the American ex-Prisoners of War Lowcountry Chapter visited Charleston AFB for a series of events honoring prisoners of wra and those listed as missing in action Sept. 18. Mr. Martin enlisted in the Army Aug. 10, 1948, and served until August 1949, but was recalled Sept. 27, 1950, and was sent to serve in Korea three months later. Mr. Martin was captured in Korea Feb. 13, 1951, and was liberated in August 1953. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Robertson)

Ret. Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Kistler plays taps at the close of a retreat ceremony here Sept. 18. The ceremony was held in honor of prisoners of war, those listed as missing in action and family members who share in the sacrifices of freedom. Mr. Kistler is a palace acquire intern with the 437th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Office. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

Col. Don Shaffer and Reggie Salisbury salute a prisoner of war, missing in action wreath during a retreat ceremony here Sept. 18. The wreath was presented in memory of those who perished while in captivity during military service, paying the ultimate price of liberty. Colonel Shaffer is the 437th Airlift Wing vice commander and Mr. Salisbury is the American ex-Prisoners of War Lowcountry Chapter commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)