Osan Hosts 24-Hour Run to Honor POW/MIA’s

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alec Moore, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, bows his head for an invocation during a prisoner of war and missing in action remembrance ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 26, 2023. Osan hosted a 24-hour POW/MIA run to honor those who were captured or went missing in combat, allowing friends, families and service members to remember their sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

Osan Hosts 24-Hour Run to Honor POW/MIA’s

From the left, U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander; Senior Airman Exzavier Stevenson, 51st Operational Support Squadron all source analyst; Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Trundle, 51st FW command chief, run with a prisoner of war and missing in action flag during a 24-hour POW/ MIA remembrance run at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 26, 2023. Service members from across the wing came to attend the ceremonies and participate in the run, showing support for their wingmen and honoring those who were captured or went missing in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

Osan Hosts 24-Hour Run to Honor POW/MIA’s

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Plumley, 51st Fighter Wing religious affairs airman, poses for a photo after participating in a 24-hour long prisoner of war and missing in action run at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 27, 2023. Plumley volunteered to run to honor the service members who were captured or went missing during combat. He showed his support for the event by running with the flag for over 20 hours, assisted by his wingmen throughout the run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

Osan Hosts 24-Hour Run to Honor POW/MIA’s

U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, gives closing remarks during a prisoner of war and missing in action remembrance ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 27, 2023. This annual event includes a 24-hour run, a remembrance ceremony and a meal to remember past and present service members who have gone missing during combat or become prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

Osan Hosts 24-Hour Run to Honor POW/MIA’s

U.S. Air Force Capt. John Choi, 51st Fighter Wing chaplain, expresses emotion during a prisoner of war and missing in action ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 27, 2023. The ceremony had audience members from throughout the installation and leadership from the Veterans of Foreign Wars gather to honor and reflect on those who are prisoners of war and missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

Osan Hosts 24-Hour Run to Honor POW/MIA’s

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 51st Fighter Wing base honor guard invert empty glasses during a prisoner of war and missing in action ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 27, 2023. The POW/MIA table is a solemn reminder to honor service members who have become prisoners of war or have gone missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

Osan Hosts 24-Hour Run to Honor POW/MIA

Published Sept. 28, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alec Moore, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, bows his head for an invocation during a prisoner of war and missing in action remembrance ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 26, 2023. Osan hosted a 24-hour POW/MIA run to honor those who were captured or went missing in combat, allowing friends, families and service members to remember their sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)