POW/MIA Recognition Day

Friday, September 20, 2024

By Tammy Helm

One of two POW/MIA flags fly at the entrance to the Fort Scott National Cemetery Friday morning. Friday was National POW/MIA Recognition Day, which honors those who were prisoners of war or those who are still missing in action. The POW/MIA flag was first recognized on Aug. 10, 1990.

Jason E. Silvers/Tribune photo

The flags that were set out Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery in recognition of National POW/MIA Recognition Day included the addition of POW/MIA flags.

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