POW/MIA Recognition Day 2024

A POW/MIA patch is displayed on the jacket of a veteran at the POW/MIA Recognition Day opening ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 19, 2024. POW/MIA Recognition Day gives members of the United States the opportunity to honor service members that haven’t made it home, and that they will never be forgotten. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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POW/MIA Recognition Day 2024

Attendees of the POW/MIA Recognition Day opening ceremony walk the opening lap to the 24-hour, ruck-run-walk event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 19, 2024. During the ruck-run-walk event, members carry the POW/MIA flag to honor and remember those who haven’t yet returned home. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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POW/MIA Recognition Day 2024

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Jewell provides remarks during the POW/MIA Recognition Day opening ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif, Sept. 19, 2024. POW/MIA Recognition Day gives members of the United States the opportunity to honor service members that haven’t made it home, and that they will never be forgotten. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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POW/MIA Recognition Day 2024

Civilians, active duty members, and veterans pay their respects and render salutes during the POW/MIA Recognition Day opening ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif, Sept. 19, 2024. POW/MIA Recognition Day gives members of the United States the opportunity to honor service members that haven’t made it home, and that they will never be forgotten. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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POW/MIA Recognition Day 2024

A POW/MIA wreath is displayed during the POW/MIA Recognition Day opening ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif, Sept. 19, 2024. POW/MIA Recognition Day gives members of the United States the opportunity to honor service members that haven’t made it home, and that they will never be forgotten. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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POW/MIA Recognition Day 2024

Published Sept. 20, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. --

Civilians, active-duty members, and veterans pay their respects at the POW/MIA Recognition Day opening ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif, Sept. 19, 2024. POW/MIA Recognition Day gives members of the United States the opportunity to honor service members that haven’t made it home, and that they will never be forgotten.