2nd Annual POW/MIA Remembrance 5k Run

101001-F-3622C-037 ELLSWORTH AFB, S.D. – Airmen and civilians, from the 28th Bomb Wing, participate in the 2nd Annual POW/MIA Remembrance 5k Run, Oct. 1. The run honored fallen servicemembers, prisoners of war and those missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kasey Close) 101001-F-3622C-115 ELLSWORTH AFB, S.D. – Tech. Sgt. Sheryl Kelly, 28th Munitions Squadron munitions inspection NCO in-charge, runs by the 28th Bomb Wing Headquarters Building during the 2nd Annual POW/MIA Remembrance 5k Run, Oct. 1. More than 400 participated in the run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kasey Close) 100101-F-3622C-119 ELLSWORTH AFB – Staff Sgt. Toribio Garcia, 28th Bomb Wing paralegal, crosses the finish line of the 2nd Annual POW/MIA Remembrance 5k Run, Oct. 1. Sergeant Garcia finished first out of more than 400 participants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kasey Close)

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Photo essay: POW/MIA Remembrance Day

Published Oct. 8, 2010
By Airman 1st Class Jarad A. Denton
28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- As the sun rose over Ellsworth, Oct. 1, Airmen of the 28th Bomb Wing kicked off prisoner of war and missing in action Remembrance Day with a 5K run from the PRIDE Hanger through base housing, and back.

The day continued with a motorcycle run from Heritage Lake on base to the Black Hills National Cemetery - where the Ellsworth Honor Guard rendered honors. Finally, the day concluded with a retreat ceremony, back at Ellsworth.

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2nd Annual POW/MIA Remembrance 5k Run