National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2025
1. Purpose
To honor and remember American service members who were Prisoners of War or are Missing in Action, emphasizing ongoing commitments to their families and the effort to account for their sacrifices.
2. Key Actions And Directives
- Observe National POW/MIA Recognition Day: Federal, state, tribal, and local officials and private organizations are urged to hold ceremonies and activities.
- Commitment to accountability for POWs and MIAs: Ensure every effort is made to determine the status of American service members missing from past conflicts.
3. Important Points
- Ongoing Missing Service Members: More than 80,000 American service members remain unaccounted for from previous conflicts, underlining the importance of the observance.
- Significance of the POW/MIA Flag: The POW/MIA flag symbolizes the commitment to leave no warrior behind and is to be flown alongside the American flag.
- Repatriation Efforts: The proclamation highlights efforts made during the President's first term to repatriate remains from North Korea, offering closure to some families.
- Joint Honor by the President and First Lady: The President and the First Lady jointly honor the sacrifices of POWs, MIAs, and their families during the observance.
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