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  • Former Pfc. Carroll E. Lonas, was laid to rest at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, S.D., May 9, 2019. Lonas, 94, had served as a rifleman with the U.S. Army National Guard’s 45th Infantry Division during World War II. Lonas was captured by the Germans and detained for fourteen months, where, at one point, he was put in front of a firing line to be executed. He was spared when an allied forces firing plane flew by. Ultimately, he escaped to friendly territory after hiking approximately 1,100 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Bennett)

    Ellsworth Airmen pay respects to World War II veteran

    Airmen from Ellsworth Air Force Base attend the funeral of former Pfc. Carroll E. Lonas, 94, who served as a rifleman with the U.S. Army National Guard’s 45th Infantry Division during World War II. Lonas was detained by the Germans for 14 months prior to his escape. He hiked roughly 1,100 miles to friendly territory. Lonas was laid to rest at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, S.D. on May 9.
  • Former POW visits Dyess, provides leadership insight

    Former POW visits Dyess, provides leadership insight

    Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Lee Ellis, a former Vietnam War pilot and prisoner of war, visited Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 6, 2018.During his visit, Ellis spoke with the base’s personnel in a leadership and team assessment workshop, and held a leadership forum. “It’s great to be here,” said Ellis. “I’ve always known about Dyess from my many
  • Lloyd Ponder, World War II POW

    WWII, POW survivor shares tale of hope, determination, resilience

    The four pillars of resiliency -- physical, mental, spiritual and social -- are drilled into the minds of Airmen today to emphasize how important it is that no matter what life situation they are going through, there is always a healthy way to handle the situation.
  • Honor the Fallen Run

    Honor the Fallen Run

  • A Team Minot Airman carries the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action flag through the rain at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 15, 2016. The POW/MIA flag was carried around the outdoor track for 24 hours, while the names of those who are lost but not forgotten were read aloud in remembrance. (Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong)

    Many came home...some did not

    There are hundreds of thousands of people who have been affected by the tragedy of service members becoming prisoners of war or missing in action.  To pay respect for these individuals, military bases across the U.S. have been hosting commemorations annually on the third Friday of September known as National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action
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