When Michael Reid moved to Wynnefield about 25 years ago, he came upon a small, unkempt plot of weeds and trash at 54th Street and Wynnefield Avenue during a stroll around his new neighborhood. Curious,

As part of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered public buildings and grounds to display the POW/MIA flag at full staff.

Dorothy Cardiel (left) of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2952 Auxiliary reads Friday as Andrew Cardiel, a veteran of the U.S. Army, places flags onto a table during a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Missing Man Table Ceremony at The All-American Steakhouse and Sports Theater in Springdale. The symbolic display marks National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Remembrance Day, held each year on the third Friday in September. It will remain in place through Wednesday when the restaurant will share a portion of proceeds from the evening's dinner as a donation to the VFW post. Visit nwaonline.com/photo for today's photo gallery.

September 20, 2024, marks National Prisoner of War (POW) and Missing in Action (MIA) Recognition Day, a day to honor those who are missing or were held captive while bravely fighting for the United States of America overseas.

Camp Johnson in Colchester hosted a remembrance ceremony on Friday to mark National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The day honors the sacrifices of Americans who spent time in enemy hands or were declared missing.

As part of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the American Legion Post 68 in Pittsfield will be honoring Prisoners of Wars and Missing in Action for all wars.

The POW-MIA Recognition Day will stay set up at Warren's Courthouse Square for part of the day Saturday as well.

The POW/MIA flag flies over the Pentagon on National POW/MIA Recognition Day. It is viewed over the shoulder of Air Force Gen. Paul Selva, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.