MANCHESTER – Friday, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), a member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs and sponsor of the National POW/MIA Flag Act, released the following statement marking National POW/MIA Recognition Day:

“Today, we honor the lives and legacies of the over 82,000 United States service members who are listed as Prisoners of War (POW), Missing in Action (MIA), or otherwise unaccounted for,” said Congressman Pappas. “These soldiers, sailors, and airmen served their country with distinction and we owe them a profound debt of gratitude. One way we can honor their service and sacrifice is to proudly display the POW/MIA flag as a symbol of our enduring respect.”

“I was proud to introduce and work to pass bipartisan legislation which honors those service members who were prisoners of war and individuals who remain unaccounted for. This legislation reaffirms our country’s commitment to them and ensures that the words emblazoned on the POW/MIA flag continue to communicate a clear message of our unwavering support and commitment to our nation’s heroes and their families. That message is this: you are not forgotten.”

“Recently, it was reported that President Trump has stopped flying the POW/MIA flag on top of the White House. I have joined with veteran and POW/MIA organizations in calling for the White House and all federal properties to follow the letter and spirit of the law and ensure that the POW/MIA flag is visible to all.”

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