From right to left, Cdr. Edward Alvarez, U.S. Navy, Ret., a Vietnam POW; Mr. Kelly McKeague, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Director; and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Nancy S. Lacore, Commandant, Naval District Washington, are rendering honors during a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 15, 2023.
President Jimmy Carter established this day in 1979 through a proclamation to honor and recognize the sacrifices of Americans who have been prisoners of war (POW) and remind the nation of those still missing in action (MIA). The nation observes this event every year on the third Friday of September, honoring POW and MIA service members.
(DoD photo by Sun Vega)
Date Taken: | 09.15.2023 |
Date Posted: | 09.17.2023 09:56 |
Photo ID: | 8026226 |
VIRIN: | 230915-D-TT930-1004 |
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Location: | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
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