Wreaths are laid in honor of the missing during a ceremony for the National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 15, 2023. Over 300 U.S. military service members, former prisoners of war, families and veterans attended the ceremony to commemorate service members and families who gave the ultimate sacrifice. This day was first established in 1979 through a proclamation from President Jimmy Carter, in observance to honor and recognize the sacrifices of those Americans who have been prisoners of war (POW) and to remind the nation of those who are still missing in action (MIA). The event is held every year on the third Friday of September, honoring POW and MIA service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel Owings)
Date Taken: | 09.15.2023 |
Date Posted: | 09.16.2023 00:28 |
Photo ID: | 8025649 |
VIRIN: | 230915-F-IK176-1143 |
Resolution: | 5940x3860 |
Size: | 12.97 MB |
Location: | HONOLULU, HAWAII, US |
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