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National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 • 11:00 AM—11:30 AM
National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA

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Join us as we recognize prisoners of war and America’s sons and daughters who remain missing with our annual wreath laying at the Memorial’s POW/MIA flag, located on the east lawn (behind the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument). Regular admission fees apply.
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