Luke AFB holds 24-hour POW/MIA vigil

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)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Luke AFB holds 24-hour POW/MIA vigil

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)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Luke AFB holds 24-hour POW/MIA vigil

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing participate in the 24-hour POW/MIA vigil, Sept. 14, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Participants ran with the POW/MIA flag for 24 hours straight, while the names of prisoners of war and those missing in action were read aloud. 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)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Luke AFB holds 24-hour POW/MIA vigil

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing participate in the 24-hour POW/MIA vigil, Sept. 14, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Participants ran with the POW/MIA flag for 24 hours straight, while the names of prisoners of war and those missing in action were read aloud. On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, vigils are held to honor those who endured lengths of captivity and those who have yet to return home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Luke AFB holds 24-hour POW/MIA vigil

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing participate in the 24-hour POW/MIA vigil, Sept. 14, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Participants ran with the POW/MIA flag for 24 hours straight, while the names of prisoners of war and those missing in action were read aloud. On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, vigils are held to honor those who endured lengths of captivity and those who have yet to return home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Luke AFB holds 24-hour POW/MIA vigil

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing participate in the 24-hour POW/MIA vigil, Sept. 14, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Participants ran with the POW/MIA flag for 24 hours straight, while the names of prisoners of war and those missing in action were read aloud. On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, vigils are held to honor those who endured lengths of captivity and those who have yet to return home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Luke AFB holds 24-hour POW/MIA vigil

Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. David Allwine, former prisoner of war, kicks off the POW/MIA 24-hour vigil, Sept. 14, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Allwine rode in a military jeep from the Vietnam War for the first three laps of the vigil alongside the first runners. The 24-hour vigil featured volunteers running with the POW/MIA flag, while the names of POWs and those missing in action were read for 24 hours straight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

Luke AFB holds 24-hour POW/MIA vigil

Published Sept. 19, 2023
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)