The American Flag waves during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day closing ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 15, 2016. During the ceremony a former prisoner of war, U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col Barry Bridger spoke to the crowd about his personal experiences while serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle)