Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Tom Norris stands beside an F-105 Thunderchief during his time as a fighter pilot.

Norris was shot down over North Vietnam in 1967 and spent more than five years as a prisoner of war.

- Submitted photo The community is invited to attend the annual POW/MIA ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at VFW Post 7105, 710 S. Washington St. in Fredericksburg.