Thousands of motorcyclists roared into Washington DC for the annual Rolling Thunder run aimed at raising awareness for service members who were prisoners of war or missing in action in Vietnam.

The riders drove in from all across the country, many adorning jackets displaying pins and patches in support of the armed forces.

The first run took place in 1988 with about 2,500 participants and has grown over the years.

The ride starts at the Pentagon parking lot in Arlington, Virginia, and goes through the District of Colombia.

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