Gone but not forgotten: Seymour Johnson kicks off POW/MIA week

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  • By Airman 1st Class Aaron Jenne
  • 4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. --  The 4th Fighter Wing is holding several recognition events in honor of POW/MIA Week, leading up to a Remembrance Ceremony on Sept. 19, 2014 at Heritage Park on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina.
 
The week began with a lighting ceremony Sept 16, 2014 at Heritage Hall. During the event, members of Team Seymour witnessed the lighting of a ceremonial candle honoring prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action while conducting military operations.

Below are a list of events scheduled to take place throughout the week:

Tuesday, Sep 16

Event: POW/MIA Booth
When: Sept. 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Fitness Center and Flightline AMUs

Event: POW/MIA Lunch Movie "Rescue Dawn" (2006)
When: Sept. 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Base Theater

Wednesday, Sep 17

Event: POW/MIA Booth
When: Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Fitness Center and Flightline AMUs

Thursday, Sep 18

Event: POW/MIA Lunch Movie "Lone Survivor" (2011)
When: Sept. 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Base Theater

Event: POW/MIA 24 Hour Relay
When: Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 2 Mile Track
Additional Info: The participant sign-up sheet is located at the main desk in the lobby of the Fitness Center. Call (919) 722-7529 for more information

Friday, Sep 19

Event Title: POW/MIA Ceremony
When: Sept. 19, 3:30 p.m.
Location: In front of the Wing Headquarters Building on Wright Bros. Ave.
Additional info/Contact information: Call (919) 722-7529 for more information. Event will feature a guest speaker and retreat.