National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the United States each year on the third Friday of September. Many Americans take the time to remember those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those who are missing in action (MIA), as well as their families.
On this day, it is a tradition for POW/MIA flag to be flown over the White House, the United States Capitol, the Departments of State, Defense, and Veterans Affairs, the Selective Service System Headquarters, the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, United States post offices, national cemeteries, and other locations across our country. We raise this flag as a solemn reminder of our obligation to always remember the sacrifices made to defend our Nation.
POW/MIA Recognition Day provides an opportunity to pause and emember the sacrifices and service of those who were prisoners of war (POW), as well as those who are missing in action (MIA), and their families.
Published: Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:29:45 +0000 by d.gardner