DoD Vows to Bring Home Missing Warriors, Carter Says
By Terri Moon Cronk DoD News, Defense Media Activity
National POW/MIA Recognition Day, observed on the third Friday of September, honors the sacrifices and service of Americans who were prisoners of war or are missing in action, as well as their families.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day, observed on the third Friday of September, honors the sacrifices and service of Americans who were prisoners of war or are missing in action, as well as their families.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2016 — The Defense Department today recommitted itself to its solemn pledge to make every effort to bring home all of its missing men and women to their families, Defense Secretary Carter said at the National Prisoner Of War and Missing in Action Recognition Day ceremony on the Pentagon’s River Terrace Parade Grounds this morning.
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“We’re honored to be joined today by former POWs, individuals who endured captivity courageously and honorably during World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam,” the secretary said.
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