Luke AFB Police Week POW/MIA Ceremony 2025

May 16, 2025 Hannah Sanchez 56th SFS, SF Units, USAF Comments Off on Luke AFB Police Week POW/MIA Ceremony 2025
U.S. Air Force honor guardsmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing prepare to lower the U.S. flag during a POW/MIA retreat and memorial ceremony, May 13, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This event was part of National Police Week, an annual observance honoring law enforcement service and sacrifice. Luke AFB held various events throughout the week recognizing military and civilian police. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona — U.S. Air Force honor guardsmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing prepare to lower the U.S. flag during a POW/MIA retreat and memorial ceremony, May 13, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This event was part of National Police Week, an annual observance honoring law enforcement service and sacrifice. Luke AFB held various events throughout the week recognizing military and civilian police. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Security Forces Squadron render a salute during a POW/MIA ceremony, May 13, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This solemn ceremony during National Police Week paid tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The salute visually conveyed the service members’ enduring respect and remembrance for the service and sacrifice of prisoners of war and those still missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jeffrey Rybold, 56th Fighter Wing chaplain, delivers a prayer during the invocation of a POW/MIA retreat ceremony, May 13, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. As part of Police Week, the 56th FW honored those who sacrificed themselves in the line of duty and all personnel who have never returned or remain missing. Remembering their sacrifice is a continuing demonstration of respect for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
Attendees of a POW/MIA retreat ceremony bow and reflect on the sacrifices of service members, May 13, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The event served as a reminder of the enduring commitment to those who served, sacrificed, and remain missing. It reaffirmed the nation's promise to bring them home and continue honoring their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
U.S. Air Force honor guardsmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, carefully fold the U.S. flag during a POW/MIA retreat ceremony, May 13, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The POW/MIA ceremony at Luke AFB served as a powerful reminder of the nation's enduring commitment to those who served and remain missing. This solemn occasion reaffirmed the base's dedication to honor their service and the ongoing promise to continue their legacy in service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)