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Kadena POW/MIA events

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  • By Staff Sgt. Christopher Marasky
  • 18 WG/PA
The Kadena Air Force Sergeants Association will hold events Thursday and Friday to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action. Retired Air Force Capt. Guy Gruters, a former POW in the Vietnam War, will speak with members of Team Kadena during some of these events. The dates and times for the events are listed below:

Thursday 18 Sept at 6:30 a.m.
Vigil Run in remembrance of POW/MIAs at Merek Park
POC: TSgt Daniel Morris and SrA Corey Ford

Thursday 18 Sept at 6:45 p.m.
Speech by former POW Guy Gruters
Location TBD (Merek Park or behind the Risner Gym)
POC: TSgt Amanda Fountain

Thursday 18 Sept at 7:15 p.m.
Watch the movie "Return with Honor" on the lawn
Location TBD (Merek Park or behind the Risner Gym)
POC: TSgt Amanda Fountain

Friday 19 Sept at 6:30 a.m.
Flagpole ceremony at 18th Wing Headquarters Building
Park at the Rocker NCO Club and take the bus. Buses start at 0530
POC: TSgt Brenda Barnhart

Friday 19 Sept at 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast with Guy Gruters at the Rocker NCO Club