Team Aviano rallies to remember the fallen

Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing participate in a POW/MIA memorial 5K run, Sept. 14, 2017 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The annual POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the United States on the third Friday of September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)

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Team Aviano rallies to remember the fallen

Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing participate in a POW/MIA relay, Sept. 14, 2017 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. More than 24 Airmen took turns carrying the POW/MIA flag around the dormitory complex for 12-straight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Brooks)

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Team Aviano rallies to remember the fallen

Chief Master Sgt. Mathew Lusson, 31st Fighter Wing command chief, speaks during a POW/MIA ceremony, Sept. 15, 2017 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Other than the American flag, the POW/MIA flag is the only flag flown over the White House. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)

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Team Aviano rallies to remember the fallen

Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing participate in a POW/MIA relay, Sept. 14, 2017 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. More than 24 Airmen took turns carrying the POW/MIA flag around the dormitory complex for 12-straight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Brooks)

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Team Aviano rallies to remember the fallen

A POW/MIA flag flies in the wind during a POW/MIA relay event, Sept. 14, 2017 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Following the relay, Airmen and families participated in a ceremonial flag raising and a 5K run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Brooks)

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Team Aviano rallies to remember the fallen

Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing participate in a POW/MIA memorial 5K run, Sept. 14, 2017 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The annual POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the United States on the third Friday of September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)

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Team Aviano rallies to remember the fallen

Published Sept. 20, 2017
By Senior Airman Cory W. Bush
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Team Aviano members rallied for a POW/MIA relay and 5K run, Sept. 14-15, 2017 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. For 12 hours, more than 24 Airmen carried the POW/MIA flag around the dormitory complex. Following the relay, Airmen and families participated in a ceremonial flag raising and a 5K run. The annual POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the United States on the third Friday of September. Other than the American flag, the POW/MIA flag is the only other flag flown over the White House.