WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A meaningful event is currently taking place at McConnell Air Force Base.

Every third week in September is National POW/MIA Recognition Week, a time to honor service members who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action.

🇺🇸 POW/MIA Recognition Week Begins 🇺🇸 Today, we honor the service members who were Prisoners of War and those who are... Posted by McConnell Air Force Base on Tuesday, September 16, 2025

The base is hosting several events this week, including a 24-hour memorial walk that began Tuesday morning.

Two flags will continuously move along a one-mile stretch of the base. Participants are working in shifts of 30 minutes to an hour, with one service member committed to walking for the entire 24 hours.

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