Nellis to hold 2009 National POW/MIA ceremony, Sept. 18 Published Sept. 16, 2009 By Airman Cynthia A. Haughton Nellis Public Affairs NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- A ceremony in honor of the National POW/MIA Recognition Day will be held at Nellis' Freedom Park Sept. 18, at 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. The ceremony will be hosted by Brig. Gen. Kevin McLaughlin, United States Air Force Warfare Center vice commander. The ceremony will include a dedication of a ceremonial wreath with names of missing in action Nevadan veterans being recited, a "21-gun salute" and an F-16 "missing-man" formation flyby. Across the country, observances of the National POW/MIA Recognition Day will be held on military installations, ships at sea, state capitols, schools and veterans' facilities. Media members interested in attending this event are asked to RSVP with Nellis Public Affairs at (702) 404-2719. Media guests will be met Sept. 18 at 9:10 a.m. at the Nellis main gate, located at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Craig Road.
