On the third Friday of each September, the United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across our nation. During this time, many Americans take to remember those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those who are missing in action(MIA), including their families. Background The first-ever National POW/MIA Recognition... Read more
Starting the project two and a half years ago, West Virginia-based owner-operator Chuck Timbrook transformed his 1999 Freightliner into “Black Out”, a custom tribute to military veterans featuring a special reference to the 167th Airlift Wing of the National Guard in his hometown, Martinsburg. Black Out The Black Out features an... Read more
POW/MIA Flag History – A look behind this iconic flag and its design. Do you know who created this flag and why? Back in the 1970’s, Mrs. Michael Hoff realized the need for an international symbol for those missing from battle and those taken as prisoner. As a MIA wife... Read more
At the Las Cruces City Hall, six military flags fly along with the American flag to honor all US veterans and current military members. In Las Cruces, New Mexico a little old has been mixed with a little new as the city shows their support for US military veterans. Work... Read more
A non-profit veterans group is now being fined for flying their American and military flags outside their headquarters building. In Valusia County, Florida, the city of Holly Hill issued a warning to the local veterans group for displaying military flags in front of their headquarters late last week. The flags... Read more
In Helena, Montana, the governor issued a statement saying the POW-MIA flag will now fly year-round. In Helena, Montana, the Governor Steve Bullock made a bold move last week that will put the POW-MIA flag front and center in his city for 365 days of the year. Bullock chose the... Read more
A bill requiring the POW/MIA flag to fly on six national holidays passes the Utah House committee In Salt Lake City, a bill unanimously passed that requires the POW/MIA flag to fly above the state capital building along with the American flag on six national holidays. The flag honors prisoners... Read more
One man travels his county collecting worn flags and spreading correct flag etiquette procedures. Jackie Williams proudly flies two flags from a single pole in his front yard. The stars and stripes wave highest, while exactly 10 inches below flies the POW/MIA flag, honoring any veteran that went missing or... Read more
Veterans Administration Health Clinic holds third annual flag-raising ceremony The Veteran’s Administration Health Clinic honored the stars and stripes by holding their third annual flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony. They also gave a special thank you to all veterans, both past, present and future, who vowed to honor and protect the... Read more
The Maryland County is the first government county to fly the POW/MIA flag every day, year round. Private First Class Francis DeSales Wills was born October 18, 1944. A few decades later he was sent to Vietnam as part of the Headquarters & Headquarters Company, where he was later taken... Read more