AGOW hosts POW/MIA events

by Master Sgt. Hector Garcia
1st Communications Maintenance Squadron

The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing will host the following POW/MIA events Sept. 21:

8 a.m.: POW/MIA Memorial Fun Run, Ramstein Southside Fitness center (Note: The run was originally scheduled to take place at the  435th Construction and Training Squadron Running Trail). There is no pre-registration. Formation run is optional. For details, email Master Sgt. Caleb Blake at caleb.blake@ramstein.af.mil.

11:30 a.m.: POW/MIA luncheon, Ramstein Officers’ Club, suites one and two. Guest speaker will be retired Capt. Guy Gruters accompanied by his wife Sandy. Gruters endured five years and three months as a POW during the Vietnam War. Menu will be Italian pasta bar. Cost is $15.20 for club members and $17.20 for non-members. For tickets, email Master Sgt. John Dizonno today at john.dizonno@ramstein.af.mil.

4 p.m.: Wreath laying ceremony, River Rats Memorial. This event will conclude the day’s activities.