Ramstein remembers POW/MIA during 24 hour walk/run

Members of the Ramstein Honor Guard present the colors as the U.S. and German national anthems are sung prior to the start of the 24-hour walk/run that honored prisoners of war and those missing in action at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 12, 2024. More than 80,000 Americans remain missing from World War II to present. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert L. McIlrath)
U.S. Airmen participate in the POW/MIA at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 12, 2024. The event spanned from Sept. 12-13, 2024, and honored those who were held captive and returned, as well as those who remain missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert L. McIlrath)
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, provides opening remarks prior to the start of the POW/MIA 24-hour walk/run at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, on Sept. 12-13. The POW/MIA flag was moved around the track continuously for 24-hours while the names of U.S. POW and MIA personnel were read aloud. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert L. McIlrath)
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Louis J. Ludwig, 86th AW command chief, complete the first lap with the POW/MIA flag, kicking off the 24-hour walk/run at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 12, 2024. The flag remained moving for 24-hours to honor those who were held captive and never returned, as well as those who remain missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert L. McIlrath)