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Gone, but never forgotten – we remember

Members of the 633rd Air Base Wing Honor Guard post the colors during a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action opening ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 16, 2016. The ceremony was held in honor and remembrance of all prisoners of war and service members missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson)
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Gone, but never forgotten – we remember

Master Sgt. Vanessa Reeves, Prisoner of War/Missing in Action committee chairman, smiles during a meeting at Memorial Grove park at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 14, 2016. She led a 12-man team over the last four months to ensure the 24 hours of POW/MIA events was successful. The events included POW/MIA opening and closing ceremonies, a 24-hour POW/MIA run and a storytelling event with a Vietnam War veteran. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson)
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Gone, but never forgotten – We remember

Capt. Chelsea Bailey, 71st Fighter Training Squadron flight commander, sings the Star Spangled Banner during an opening ceremony in honor of Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day, Sept. 15, 2016. The ceremony was held in honor and remembrance of all prisoners of war and service members missing in action. (U.S.Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson)
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Gone, but never forgotten – We remember

Members of the 633rd Air Base Wing Honor Guard march off the field after a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action opening ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 15, 2016. . The ceremony was held to give Team Langley’s community an opportunity to honor those who survived and remember service members who still remain missing in action today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
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Remembering our heroes

U.S. Air Force Col. Donald Borchelt, 1st Fighter Wing vice commander, speaks during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 15, 2016. The ceremony was held in honor and remembrance of all prisoners of war and service members missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)
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Remembering our heroes

U.S. Air Force Col. Donald Borchelt, 1st Fighter Wing vice commander, and U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, begin the 24-hour run to honor all prisoners of war and service members missing in action during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 15, 2016. Bridger was a prisoner of war in “Hanoi Hilton” prison camp for six years during the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)
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POW/MIA Recognitition Day

Members of Joint Base Langley-Eustis complete the POW/MIA 24-hour run and walk during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day closing ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 16, 2016. The run was dedicated to POW/MIA and runners carried the flag continuously for 24-hours until it was hoisted at the closing ceremony by the Langley Honor Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle)
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POW/MIA Recognitition Day

The American Flag waves during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day closing ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 15, 2016. During the ceremony a former prisoner of war, U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col Barry Bridger spoke to the crowd about his personal experiences while serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle)
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American heroes honored at POW/MIA Closing Ceremony

Master Sgt. Vanessa Reeves, Prisoner of War/Missing in Action committee chairman, cries during her speech at a POW/MIA closing ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 16, 2016. The ceremony was held as a remembrance event to the honor the service and sacrifice of more than 150,000 POWs who have served throughout history and more than 83, 400 Americans who are still missing today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
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American heroes honored at POW/MIA Closing Ceremony

Allen Orndorff, a World War II veteran from the 101st Airborne Division, and Lt. Col. (ret.) Barry Bridger, a six-year POW during the Vietnam War, share a laugh after a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action closing ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 16, 2016. Orndorff, Bridger and members of Team Langley attended the ceremony in remembrance of the service and sacrifice of more than 150,000 POWs who have served throughout history and more than 83, 400 Americans who are still missing today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
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American heroes honored at POW/MIA Closing Ceremony

Airman 1st Class Owen Cox, the 633rd Air Base Wing Honor Guard member, plays Taps during a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action closing ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 16, 2016. Taps was created in 1932 by General Daniel Butterfield and is used in connection with military funerals, memorial events and to signify the beginning of the long last sleep at the end of a service member’s life or at the end of the duty day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
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American heroes honored at POW/MIA Closing Ceremony

Members of the 633rd Air Base Wing Honor Guard raise the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flag during a POW/MIA closing ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 16, 2016. In addition to the ceremony, Service members participated in a 24-hour run, during which they ran with the POW/MIA flag to recognize the sacrifices made by those missing in action or those who suffered as prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
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American heroes honored at POW/MIA Closing Ceremony

Senior Airman Alex Nieves, 633rd Air Base Wing Honor Guard member, carries the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flag a POW/MIA closing ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 16, 2016. The third Friday in September has been observed as POW/MIA Recognition Day since 1986. Since World War I, more than 150,000 Americans have been held as prisoners of war and more than 83,400 service members are still unaccounted for. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson)
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American heroes honored at POW/MIA Closing Ceremony

Members of the 633rd Air Base Wing Honor Guard prepare to raise the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flag during a POW/MIA closing ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 16, 2016. The flag is raised as a solemn reminder to never forget the sacrifices made to defend the Nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson)
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American heroes honored at POW/MIA Closing Ceremony

Members of the 633rd Air Base Wing Honor Guard raise the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flag during a POW/MIA closing ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 16, 2016. Observances of National POW/MIA Recognition Day are held across the country on military installations, ships at sea, state capitols, schools and veterans' facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
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American heroes honored at POW/MIA Closing Ceremony

An Airman from the 633rd Air Base Wing stands at attention during a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action closing ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 16, 2016. The ceremony was held to give Team Langley’s community an opportunity to honor those who survived and remember those who still remain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
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American heroes honored at POW/MIA Closing Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (ret.) Barry Bridger, former 43rd Tactical Fighter Squadron F-4 Phantom aircraft commander, speaks during a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action closing ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 16, 2016. Bridger, who was a POW for six years during the Vietnam War, shared his personal story and spoke of the importance of remembrance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
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POW/MIA Recognition Day: Remembering our heroes

U.S. Air Force Col. Caroline M. Miller, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Barry B. Bridger, former Vietnam War prisoner of war, salute the POW/MIA wreath at the POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 16, 2016. Observances of National POW/MIA Recognition Day are held across the country on military installations, ships at sea, state capitols, schools and veterans' facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)
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POW/MIA Recognition Day: Remembering our heroes

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Barry B. Bridger, left, former Vietnam War prisoner of war, Allen Ordorff, a World War II veteran, and Orndorff’s neighbor Amanda Atwell stand to pay honor to POW/MIA at the POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 16, 2016. Bridger and Ordorff shared their stories of witnessing atrocities of the Vietnam and World Wars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)
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POW/MIA Recognition Day: Remembering our heroes

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (Ret.) Barry Bridger, former 43rd Tactical Fighter Squadron F-4 Phantom aircraft commander, receives a shadowbox from Master Sgt. Vanessa Reeves, Prisoner of War/Missing in Action committee chairman, during a POW/MIA closing ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 15, 2016. Bridger is a highly decorated veteran and survivor of six years in Vietnam's infamous “Hanoi Hilton” prison camp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)
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