Proclamation: National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2026
Summary
This proclamation designates September 18, 2026, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day, honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action. It reaffirms the government's commitment to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) and highlights the agency's recent milestone of 800 identifications from the Korean War, but it does not direct any new funding, regulatory changes, or specific agency actions beyond the ceremonial observance.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Proclaims September 18, 2026, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day
- 2.Directs the display of the POW/MIA flag at federal buildings
- 3.Acknowledges the DPAA's work and milestone of 800 identifications from the Korean War
- 4.Reaffirms the government's commitment to accounting for missing service members
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