Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Kirk, former prisoner of war, gives remarks during the POW/MIA retreat ceremony, Sept. 15, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Kirk, a former F-105 Thunderchief pilot, spoke of his 1,964 days as a POW after being shot down over North Vietnam. On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the United States reaffirms its commitment to bring home those who are still missing and seek answers for the families of the missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

Luke AFB holds 24-hour POW/MIA vigil

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  • By Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright
  • 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing conduct a missing man formation during the POW/MIA retreat ceremony, Sept. 15, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th FW capped off its 24-hour vigil with a retreat ceremony, featuring the missing man formation, as well as the retirement of the POW/MIA flag used during the vigil. The missing man formation recognizes those service members who have yet to return home, whether they are a prisoner of war, missing in action, or have given their life in service to the nation. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)