Schriever hosts POW/MIA remembrance week
Story by Airman William Tracy 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Schriever Airmen honored the sacrifices of POW/MIA service members during POW/MIA Remembrance Week Sept. 17 – 21. POW/MIA recognition has been a part in U.S. military history since the first officially documented cases during World War II. In 1979, Congress passed a resolution establishing POW/MIA recognition day the third Friday of every September. Sept. 21 was the 39th anniversary of the event. “It is our duty to pay the utmost respect to our fellow service members and their families,” said Master Sgt. Damion Parris, superintendent of operations with the 50th Civil Engineer Squadron and event lead. “Many are still continuing to pay the ultimate price and have endured things most of us can't even imagine.” The week began with a ceremonial reveille and opening ceremony in which the POW/MIA flag was raised alongside the U.S. flag in front of a formation. This was followed by a 24-hour run, where Airmen from ...