A Pentagon corridor is now dedicated to the sacrifices of US prisoners of war and servicemen missing in action. Located in the building’s third floor, in Ring A between corridors 6 and 7, the permanent exhibit features a collection of photographs, information, and historic objects that honor the more than 80,000 airmen, marines, sailors, and soldiers who have been POWs or MIAs since World War II. Dedicating the exhibit on Wednesday, Undersecretary of Defense Michele Flournoy stated that “part of what enables our men and women to focus on accomplishing their mission in harsh and dangerous environments is the knowledge that we will do whatever it takes to bring them home.” Just last month, Flournoy assured families of MIAs that the Defense Department remains staunchly committed to that cause. (AFPS report by Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Carden)
Amid NATO’s continued push to ramp up air defenses in Eastern Europe, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall swung by seven allied countries to boost relations last week, including those on Russia’s and Ukraine’s doorstep.