2005 National POW/MIA Recognition Day
September 16, 2005

 

 

 

This commemoration is set aside to honor the commitment and the sacrifices made by this nation's Prisoners of War and those who are still Missing in Action, as well as their families. By custom, it is often observed in Pentagon ceremonies on the third Friday in September, however, it has been moved in the past to avoid conflicts with religious observances. This year, it will be observed on Friday September 16, 2005.

Military units, municipalities, veterans' posts and chapters that have not made final plans may want to consider changing their dates of local observance, however, final decisions rest with local planners depending on the needs of the community. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is one of the six days specified by law on which the black POW/MIA flag shall be flown over federal facilities and cemeteries, post offices and military installations.

For more information about what the United States is doing to locate POW/MIA's go to the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) website http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo/ and the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) website http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/