Team Edwards honors POW/MIA heroes, families Published Dec. 13, 2006 By Airman Stacy Garcia 95th Air Base Wing Public Affairs EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Ensuring that the former United States Prisoners of War and those listed as Missing in Action are never forgotten, Team Edwards held the POW/MIA Recognition Day, Sept. 15.A reveille ceremony was held at building 1 to commemorate the POWs and MIAs, during which American and POW/MIA flags were raised. Col. H. Brent Baker Sr., 95th Air Base Wing commander, gave a speech to the Edwards community highlighting the importance of remembering the POWs and MIA. "I thought the ceremony was heart felt," said Margaritte "Ty" Hughes-Killen, former Women's Army Service Pilot. "The ceremony was very touching. Paying honor and homage to the people who have been through the business of losing someone like my husband, a B-24 pilot who was MIA in March 1944. It was something so dear to me because I had never had never been to a ceremony like this before." Ms. Hughes-Killen was the guest speaker for a luncheon at Club Muroc following the reveille ceremony."Ty's speech was exceptional," said Master Sgt. Michael Brown, 412th Operation Support Squadron control tower chief controller. "She has accomplished so much in her life and was so energetic in sharing her message to never forget those that are still listed as MIA, including her own husband. Her patriotism and love of our country was evident, and she was not hesitant to share."Sergeant Brown hoped that everyone who attended the event took away a better understanding of why we have this important event. "It's one of those events that are not about celebrating anything we have done," Sergeant Brown said. "It's about those who gave far more than we can possibly imagine. If anyone who participated took that message away, it was a great day." Hughes ended her speech with a few words for to the Airmen and what she wanted them to remember about the POW/MIA ceremony. "Always have honor to live in the greatest country in the world, and to never lose sight of your goals and ambitions," Ms. Hughes said. "If you are unlucky enough to get the golden BB as we call it, be sure you are trained well enough to handle it. Be sure to know every aspect of your job, and do it to the best of your abilities so you never get caught in a terrible situation." The day's remembrance ended with Taps and a 21-gun salute by the Blue Eagles Honor Guard.