National POW and MIA Recognition Day is a day of honor and remembrance for the American service members who were prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action. It is a solemn occasion to recognize their sacrifice and to reaffirm our nation’s promise to bring every one of them home.

This day is on the calendar to ensure that the stories of these brave individuals are never forgotten. It reminds us of the high cost of military service and the deep sense of duty that leads men and women to risk everything for their country. Families of the missing live with unanswered questions, and this day acknowledges both their pain and their enduring hope.

Across the country, ceremonies and moments of silence are held to reflect on the courage of those who endured captivity and to express our unwavering commitment to full accountability. The POW and MIA flag flies as a powerful symbol of remembrance, reminding us that these heroes are not lost to history. They are forever in our hearts, and they will not be forgotten.