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A prisoner of war and missing in action commemorative breakfast was held at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 20, 2012. The white tablecloth signifies the purity of their intentions to their country. The rose symbolizes those who gave their lives. The yellow ribbon stands for the unyielding demand for proper account of the missing. The lemon symbolizes the bitter fate of those not with us. The salt on the plate represents the tears of family and loved ones who keep the faith as they wait. The glasses on the table are inverted in remembrance of those who are with us in spirit. The table is set apart from the others for those who fought in defense of our country. The candle is lit to show vigilance for those still missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Blackwell/Released)

POW/MIA Breakfast

A prisoner of war and missing in action commemorative breakfast was held at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 20, 2012. The white tablecloth signifies the purity of their intentions to their country. The rose symbolizes those who gave their lives. The yellow ribbon stands for the unyielding demand for proper account of the missing. The lemon symbolizes the bitter fate of those not with us. The salt on the plate represents the tears of family and loved ones who keep the faith as they wait. The glasses on the table are inverted in remembrance of those who are with us in spirit. The table is set apart from the others for those who fought in defense of our country. The candle is lit to show vigilance for those still missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Blackwell/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marco Davis, 20th Medical Operations Squadron physical medicine technician, cuts Kinesio Tape in the physical therapy clinic at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 1, 2017. Davis applied the tape on patients for therapeutic purposes, such as aligning muscles, stabilizing joints and improving blood flow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

There are two types of Green Dots: proactive and reactive. An example of a proactive Green Dot is posting a “Live the Dot” magnet, which can start a conversation about preventing interpersonal violence. A reactive Green Dot is intervening in a situation where interpersonal violence may happen. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jesse Mathes, a Green Dot implementer from the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, speaks about recognizing red dots, instances of interpersonal violence, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 24, 2017. Green Dot training is an annual requirement for Airmen, providing skills individuals with varying personal barriers can use to combat interpersonal violence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Dwain Burton, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) refueling maintenance noncommissioned officer in charge, left, and Airman 1st Class Yves Xavier Yap, 20th LRS fire truck and refueling maintainer, right, look through a box of nylon insulated solderless terminals at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 27, 2017. The refueling maintenance flight team used the terminals to connect a probe on top of an R-11 refueling truck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yves Xavier Yap, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck and refueling maintainer, uses pliers to replace a probe on an R-11 refueling truck at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 27, 2017. The probe measures the amount of fuel inside the truck and indicates to the fuel stand when to stop filling the tank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yves Xavier Yap, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) fire truck and refueling maintainer, left, hands down tools to Milton Kyle, 20th LRS refueling vehicle mechanic, right, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 27, 2017. After the team repaired an R-11 refueling truck they removed their tools from the top of the truck and checked for foreign object debris to prevent hazards on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)

Milton Kyle, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron refueling vehicle mechanic, cleans corrosion off of a battery cable at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 27, 2017. The refueling maintenance flight maintains 19 vehicles used to refuel the 20th Fighter Wing’s F-16CM Fighting Falcons, which supply combat-ready suppression of enemy air defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)

A control panel is open on an R-11 refueling truck at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 27, 2017. The control panel allows operators to monitor fuel and system pressure in the R-11, which can carry up to 6,000 gallons of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yves Xavier Yap, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) fire truck and refueling maintainer, front left, Milton Kyle, 20th LRS refueling vehicle mechanic, back left, and Tech. Sgt. Dwain Burton, 20th LRS refueling maintenance noncommissioned officer in charge, gather tools to use on an R-11 refueling truck at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 27, 2017. The three are part of the refueling maintenance flight and are responsible for 19 vehicles used to fuel F-16CM Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)

Dr. Lilly Filler, Columbia Holocaust Education Commission co-chair, speaks to the audience during a Holocaust remembrance ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 27, 2017. Filler spoke about what her parents experienced during the Holocaust as well as the political events that led to the United States’ involvement in World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

Candles are displayed during a Holocaust remembrance ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 27, 2017. The candles were individually lit as volunteers read Holocaust victims accounts, signifying their spirits and journeys. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

The 20th Force Support Squadron mortuary affairs and casualty assistance offices work side-by-side to assist the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The two offices coordinate services ranging from travel arrangements and funeral cosmetology, to monetary compensation owed to the families of the deceased. (Courtesy Photo)

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