For Vietnam War Veterans Day the USS Midway Museum unveiled its new Vietnam prisoners- of-war exhibit.
Retired Navy Capt. Jack Ensch, right, and USS Midway CEO Terry Kraft cut the ribbon on the museum's new prisoner-of-war exhibit. The USS Midway Museum opened its new Vietnam War prisoner-of-war exhibit Monday during a ceremony to honor National Vietnam Veterans Day.
Become a KPBS sponsor The new exhibit takes visitors through the squadron ready rooms that would be the last places pilots and aircrew were briefed before launching off the ship.Kathy Ensch, Jack's wife, said it was difficult being back in San Diego when her husband went missing. She said the family didn't know he'd survived for three months and the time was especially difficult for their 7-year-old daughter. "She didn't think she'd ever see her daddy again," Kathy Ensch said."There was no counseling available at all — I was on my own."Jack Ensch credits his wife and other POW wives for getting their stories out while they were captive. He also said their efforts started what is today a more robust family support system for service members. "I think a lesson can be learned is … how important the family is to those of us who are out there fighting the war," he said.I cover the military and veterans affairs at KPBS. As a veteran who enlisted in the Navy after 9/11, I understand the challenges service members and veterans face because I’ve faced them, too. I’m looking to tell the stories of our local sailors, Marines and veterans and hold government entities accountable when they fail military and veteran families.San Diego MTS granted $60.4 million by state rail capital program KPBS keeps you informed with local stories you need to know about — with no paywall. Our news is free for everyone because people like you help fund it.
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