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National POW/MIA Recognition day
September 20
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Updated: January 9, 2024
Written by Veteran.com Team
In this Article
- National League of Families’ POW/MIA flag
- Observances
- Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA)
The third Friday in September is recognized as POW/MIA Day, a time to remember the sacrifices of prisoners of war (POW) and servicemembers who are missing in action (MIA). Until 1979, there was no formal recognition day set aside for these important men and women in uniform.