JB Charleston honors POW/MIA Recognition Day

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Chief Master Sgt. Mark Cantrell, from the 628 Security Forces Squadron, and senior enlisted leaders from each service carry the POW/MIA flag along with flags from each branch of service at Nose Dock 2, September 16, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Every year, members from the base participate in a 24-hour vigil run, a luncheon to honor prisoners of war and those that are missing in action, as well as a formal retreat ceremony.

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Chief Master Sgt. Mark Cantrell, from the 628 Security Forces Squadron, and senior enlisted leaders from each service carry the POW/MIA flag along with flags from each branch of service at Nose Dock 2, September 16, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Every year, members from the base participate in a 24-hour vigil run, a luncheon to honor prisoners of war and those that are missing in action, as well as a formal retreat ceremony.

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander salutes a wreath as dedication to the prisoners of war and those missing in action at Nose Dock 2, September 16, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Every year, members from the base participate in a 24-hour vigil run, a luncheon to honor prisoners of war and those that are missing in action, as well as a formal retreat ceremony.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander salutes a wreath as dedication to the prisoners of war and those missing in action at Nose Dock 2, September 16, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Every year, members from the base participate in a 24-hour vigil run, a luncheon to honor prisoners of war and those that are missing in action, as well as a formal retreat ceremony.

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, gives a speech about the importance of remembering prisoners of war and those who are missing in action, at Nose Dock 2, September 16, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Every year, members from the base participate in a 24-hour vigil run, a luncheon to honor prisoners of war and those that are missing in action, as well as a formal retreat ceremony.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, gives a speech about the importance of remembering prisoners of war and those who are missing in action, at Nose Dock 2, September 16, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Every year, members from the base participate in a 24-hour vigil run, a luncheon to honor prisoners of war and those that are missing in action, as well as a formal retreat ceremony.

Service hats represent each branch of service on the POW/MIA table. Every year, members from Joint Base Charleston participate in a 24-hour vigil run, a luncheon to honor prisoners of war and those that are missing in action, as well as a formal retreat ceremony.

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Service hats represent each branch of service on the POW/MIA table. Every year, members from Joint Base Charleston participate in a 24-hour vigil run, a luncheon to honor prisoners of war and those that are missing in action, as well as a formal retreat ceremony.

Tech. Sgt. David Hardy transfers the POW/MIA flag to Chief Master Sgt. Mark Cantrell September 16, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Every year, members from the base participate in a 24-hour vigil run, a luncheon to honor prisoners of war and those that are missing in action, as well as a formal retreat ceremony.

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Tech. Sgt. David Hardy transfers the POW/MIA flag to Chief Master Sgt. Mark Cantrell September 16, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Every year, members from the base participate in a 24-hour vigil run, a luncheon to honor prisoners of war and those that are missing in action, as well as a formal retreat ceremony.

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Nelson, vice commander of the 437th Airlift Wing, runs the POW/MIA flag at the Air Base fitness center September 15, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Every year, members from the base participate in a 24-hour vigil run, a luncheon to honor prisoners of war and those that are missing in action, as well as a formal retreat ceremony.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Nelson, vice commander of the 437th Airlift Wing, runs the POW/MIA flag at the Air Base fitness center September 15, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Every year, members from the base participate in a 24-hour vigil run, a luncheon to honor prisoners of war and those that are missing in action, as well as a formal retreat ceremony.

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col (Ret) Tom Hanton shares his story of his time as a prisoner of war at the Joint Base Charleston Club September 16, 2016, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Every year, members from the base participate in a 24-hour vigil run, a luncheon to honor prisoners of war and those that are missing in action, as well as a formal retreat ceremony.

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col (Ret) Tom Hanton shares his story of his time as a prisoner of war at the Joint Base Charleston Club September 16, 2016, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Every year, members from the base participate in a 24-hour vigil run, a luncheon to honor prisoners of war and those that are missing in action, as well as a formal retreat ceremony.

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – U.S. Air Force Capt. Leah Davis, 628 Air Base Wing Public Affairs Chief, stands at attention in charge of her formation at the POW/MIA retreat ceremony in Nose dock 2, September 16, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Every year, members from the base participate in a 24-hour vigil run, a luncheon to honor prisoners of war and those that are missing in action, as well as a formal retreat ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kevin West)

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