The above pictured former prisoners of war were held captive in various parts of Europe and Korea during their service in the military. Members of Team Charleston participated in numerous events on base during the 2007 National POW/MIA Recognition Day to honor the sacrifices they made for their country. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Lock)

Staff Sgt. Doug Berry, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, carries the POW/MIA flag while participating in a 24-hour vigil run on Charleston AFB Sept. 20 to 21 to honor former prisoners of war and those missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicholas Pilch

James Gatch listens toremarks by Col. John Michel, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, during the POW/MIA ceremony at Charleston AFB Sept. 21. (Air Force photo/James Bowman)

Members of Team Charleston participate in a 24-hour vigil run Sept. 20 to 21 on Charleston AFB to honor comrades who have been prisoners of war and those missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicholas Pilch)

Members of the Team Charleston Honor Guard honor comrades who are missing in action and those who have been prisoners of war by performing a 21-gun salute Sept. 21 on Charleston AFB, S.C.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicholas Pilch)

Charles "Rut" Murray salutes during the POW/MIA ceremony at Charleston AFB Sept. 21. (Air Force photo/James Bowman)

Retired Lt. Col. Robert Dunbar and Col. John Michel, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, honor comrades who are missing in action and those who have been prisoners of war by placing a wreath on stage during a wreath ceremony Sept. 21 on Charleston AFB, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicholas Pilch)

Col. John Michel, 437th Airlift Wing vice commander, gives his remarks during the POW/MIA ceremony on Charleston AFB Sept. 21. (Air Force photo/James Bowman)

Tech. Sgt. Sidney DeLeon, 437th Operations Support Squadron, talks with a former prisoner of war during an observance of loading fallen casualties in a Charleston C-17 Sept. 21 on Charleston AFB, S.C.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicholas Pilch)

Master Sgt. Justin Strain, 14th Airlift Squadron, holds a plate for former prisoner of war Jacob Scott from Charleston, S.C., Sept. 21 during a lunch at the Charleston Club honoring comrades who are missing in action and have been prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicholas Pilch)