POW/MIA Luncheon
Guest speaker and retired Col. Larry Writer, prisoner of war from 1968 to 1973, gives a speech during the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day luncheon at the McChord Field Club Sept. 16, 2011, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. “I learned to appreciate my freedom and I learned what it takes to enjoy our freedom,” said Writer about his experience. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Leah Young)