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U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Powell, 374th Operations Group commander, delivers remarks during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day opening ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2024.

U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Powell, 374th Operations Group commander, delivers remarks during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day opening ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2024. This year’s POW/MIA eventsincluded the 24-hour vigil run and an opening and closing ceremony. (Senior Airman Samantha White, U.S. Air Force)

U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Powell, 374th Operations Group commander, delivers remarks during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day opening ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2024. This year’s POW/MIA eventsincluded the 24-hour vigil run and an opening and closing ceremony.

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