Coalition of veterans, investigators, and researchers unites to support awareness, historical research, and recovery efforts connected to America’s missing service members from the Vietnam War.
RENO, Nev. – June 18, 2026 – Task Force Garrison (TFG) and The Retired Investigators Guild (RIG) today announced a significant expansion of the Bright Light Continuum Initiative, a collaborative effort focused on honoring, locating, and accounting for American service members who remain missing from the conflicts in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
At a time when public awareness of the POW/MIA issue continues to fade from national attention, the Bright Light Continuum Initiative seeks to renew focus on one of America’s longest-standing commitments: bringing home those who never returned and pursuing answers for the families who continue to wait.
The initiative brings together military veterans, retired homicide investigators, historians, researchers, and private-sector partners in a coordinated effort dedicated to preserving historical truth, supporting ongoing recovery and accountability efforts, and educating future generations about the enduring legacy of America’s missing service members.
More than fifty years after the Vietnam War, over 1,500 Americans remain unaccounted for across Southeast Asia. Bright Light Continuum was created to ensure that these men are not reduced to statistics or forgotten chapters in history.
Through educational outreach, strategic partnerships, fundraising initiatives, historical research, and support for field operations, the program aims to build a growing coalition of organizations and individuals committed to advancing the POW/MIA mission.
“Every unresolved case represents a family that never received complete answers and a promise that remains unfinished,” said Jeff Munks, Chief Operating Officer of The Retired Investigators Guild. “The Bright Light Continuum is about bringing together the skills, experience, and determination necessary to continue pursuing those answers. We owe it to these men, their families, and the nation they served to keep moving forward.”
Unlike many awareness campaigns that end with recognition, Bright Light Continuum is designed to support tangible action.
“For many Americans, the POW/MIA flag has become a symbol they pass every day without fully understanding its meaning,” said Nico Sunseri, Chief Operating Officer of Task Force Garrison. “Behind every name is a Marine, Soldier, Sailor, or Airman whose story remains unfinished. Bright Light Continuum exists to ensure those stories continue to be told, that their sacrifices are remembered, and that every available avenue is explored in the pursuit of answers. We believe that commitment does not expire with time.”
As the initiative continues to grow, Task Force Garrison and The Retired Investigators Guild will expand public awareness campaigns, educational content, fundraising efforts, and strategic partnerships designed to strengthen support for the broader POW/MIA mission.
“There are men who boarded helicopters, crossed borders, answered the call of their nation, and never came home. Their families did not get closure. Their brothers-in-arms did not get answers. And the debt owed to them did not disappear with the passing of years,” said Mike Marty, Chief Executive Officer of Task Force Garrison and The Retired Investigators Guild. “The world has moved on. History books have been written. Generations have come and gone. But for America’s missing, the mission remains unfinished. Bright Light Continuum exists because we reject the idea that time can erase responsibility. We will continue to pursue the truth, preserve their stories, and honor their sacrifice, not because it is easy, not because it is popular, but because it is right. Until every possible lead is exhausted, every question answered, and every warrior accounted for, we will not stop.”
ABOUT TASK FORCE GARRISON
Task Force Garrison is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and their families through community engagement, outdoor programs, educational initiatives, and mission-focused events.
ABOUT THE RETIRED INVESTIGATORS GUILD
The Retired Investigators Guild (RIG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of retired law enforcement professionals and military veterans who volunteer their time, expertise, and investigative experience to assist with cold case homicides and support active investigative efforts.
www.taskforcegarrison.org
www.therig.org
MEDIA CONTACTS
Task Force Garrison
Nico Sunseri, Chief Operating Officer
Nico@taskforcegarrison.org
The Retired Investigators Guild (RIG)
Jeff Munks, Chief Operating Officer
Jmunks@therig.org
