USPS: 5 facts about POWs and MIAs

Posted on September 18, 2018September 19, 2018 by 21cpw

National POW-MIA Recognition Day, which honors those who were prisoners of war and those who are missing in action, is Friday, Sept. 21. Here are five things you may not know. 1. More than 82,000 Americans are missing in action. This figure covers personnel who fought in conflicts dating back to World War II. Approximately…

USPS Flag Reminder: POW-MIA Recognition Day is Friday, Sept. 16

Posted on September 14, 2016September 14, 2016 by 21cpw

National POW-MIA Recognition Day, one of six days each year that Postal Service facilities are required to fly the POW-MIA flag, is Friday, Sept. 16. The flag honors those who were prisoners of war and those who are missing in action. All USPS facilities must display the POW-MIA flag. The POW-MIA flag must fly below…