National POW/MIA Recognition Day

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (Retired) Dale Storr speaks to members of Team Fairchild during a Retreat Ceremony honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Sept. 21, 2012. Storr was a prisoner of war held captive for 33 days by Iraqi forces before his release on March 6, 1991. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Means)

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Chaplain (Capt.) Jeffrey Solheim, 92nd Air Refueling Wing, says a prayer during a Retreat Ceremony honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Sept. 21, 2012. This day is traditionally observed on the third Friday in September and is one of six days that Congress has mandated the flying of the National League of Families' POW/MIA flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Means)

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National POW/MIA Recognition Day

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (Retired) Dale Storr speaks to members of Team Fairchild during a Retreat Ceremony honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Sept. 21, 2012. Storr was shot down over southern Kuwait in an A-10 Thunderbolt jet fighter while a Captain during the beginning weeks of Operation Desert Storm in 1991. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Means)

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National POW/MIA Recognition Day

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (Retired) Dale Storr speaks to members of Team Fairchild during a Retreat Ceremony honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Sept. 21, 2012. Storr was tortured and held captive for 33 days by Iraqi forces after being shot down over Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Means)

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National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Members of Team Fairchild salute during a Retreat Ceremony honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Sept. 21, 2012. The ceremony was held at the 336th Training Group headquarters building flagpole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Means)

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Staff Sgt. Elcke Fromm, 336th Training Group commander's support staff, Tech Sgt. Brandon Biddle, 22nd Training Squadron Survival Evasion Resistance Escape specialist, and Senior Airman Anthony Pinque, 22nd TRS SERE specialist, perform a flag folding during a Retreat Ceremony honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Sept. 21, 2012. The National POW/MIA Recognition Day is a day of observance for all Ameicans to pause in remembrance of the sacrifices and service of those who are missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Means)

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Col. Brian Newberry, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, renders a salute to the colors presented by Staff Sgt. Elcke Fromm, 336th Training Group commander's support staff, Tech Sgt. Brandon Biddle, 22nd Training Squadron Survival Evasion Resistance Escape specialist, and Senior Airman Anthony Pinque, 22nd TRS SERE specialist, during a Retreat Ceremony honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Sept. 21, 2012. The ceremony was held at the 336th Training Group headquarters building flagpole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Means)

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POW/MIA Retreat Ceremony

Published Sept. 21, 2012
92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Team Fairchild held a POW/MIA Retreat ceremony Sept. 21, in front of the 336th Training Group headquarters building flagpole.

The National POW/MIA Recognition Day is a day of observance for all Americans to pause in remembrance of the sacrifices and service of those who were prisoners of war as well as those who are missing in action.

The 2012 national theme, "Until They Are Home," recognizes family members of POW/MIAs, many of whom continue to wait for the return of their loved ones.

This day is traditionally observed on the third Friday in September and is one of six days that Congress has mandated the flying of the National League of Families' POW/MIA flag. The other days are: Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day.

Lt. Col. (Retired) Dale Storr was the guest speaker. He was shot down over southern Kuwait in an A-10 Thunderbolt jet fighter while a Captain in the U.S. Air Force during the beginning weeks of Operation Desert Storm in 1991.

Stor spoke about his time held captive for 33 days by Iraqi forces before his release with other POW's on March 6, 1991.