ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – Airmen from the 48th Security Forces Squadron particpates in the POW/MIA ruck march Sept. 21, 2012. The theme of this year’s POW/MIA Remembrance week is “Never Forgotten,” referring to the hardships and sacrifices former POWs made and serving as a reminder of those who are still missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cory D. Payne)
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – (From left) Airman 1st Class Luke Bates, Senior Airman Joshua Nugent and A1C Ryan Praleikas, 48th Medical Operations Squadron medical technicians, run to the finish line during the POW/MIA ruck march Sept. 21, 2012. The theme of this year’s POW/MIA Remembrance week is “Never Forgotten,” referring to the hardships and sacrifices former POWs made and serving as a reminder of those who are still missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cory D. Payne)
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – Airmen and civilians from the 48th Fighter Wing race to the finish line during the POW/MIA 5k run Sept. 19, 2012. The theme of this year’s POW/MIA Remembrance week is “Never Forgotten,” referring to the hardships and sacrifices former POWs made and serving as a reminder of those who are still missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cory D. Payne)
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England - Col. Kyle Robinson (left), 48th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. SaRita Lathan, 48th FW command chief, recite the names of prisoners of war and service members missing in action during a 24-hour vigil Sept. 20, 2012. The vigil was one of many events observed on base during POW/MIA remembrance week to honor the sacrifices of those who served in the armed forces; those who were prisoners of war, and those who remain missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Connor Estes)
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England - Chief Master Sgt. SaRita Lathan (right), 48th Fighter Wing command chief, and Col. Mark Ciero, 48th FW vice commander, salute the U.K. and U.S. flags during the playing of the national anthems at the prisoners of war and missing in action 24-hour vigil Sept. 20, 2012. The vigil was one of many events observed on base during POW/MIA remembrance week to honor the sacrifices of those who served in the armed forces; those who were prisoners of war, and those who remain missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Connor Estes)
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England - Airmen from the 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare to fold the U.S., Royal Air Force Ensign and POW/MIA flags during a retreat ceremony Sept. 21, 2012. POW/MIA Remembrance Week concluded with the retreat ceremony to honor the sacrifices of those who served in the armed forces; those who were prisoners of war, and those who remain missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Connor Estes)
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England - Airman 1st Class Zachary Cornman (left), 48th Force Support Squadron customer service apprentice and Col. Kyle Robinson, 48th Fighter Wing commander, place a wreath at the base of the POW/MIA flag pole during a retreat ceremony Sept. 21, 2012. POW/MIA Remembrance Week concluded with the retreat ceremony to honor the sacrifices of those who served in the armed forces; those who were prisoners of war, and those who remain missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Connor Estes)