# Federal Register #2026-19334

Presidential Proclamation for National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2026

**Buyer:** Executive Office of the President
**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-19334

This notice is a presidential proclamation recognizing National POW/MIA Recognition Day in 2026.
- Government Buyer:
  - Executive Office of the President
- Purpose:
  - Honors prisoners of war (POW) and those missing in action (MIA)
  - Highlights the ongoing efforts of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) to account for missing service members
- Procurement Details:
  - No vendors, OEMs, products, or services are requested or mentioned
  - No procurement or award elements are present
- Notable Information:
  - The proclamation emphasizes the national commitment to repatriate all service members
  - Commemorates the sacrifices made by POW/MIA personnel

### Description

This is a presidential proclamation recognizing National POW/MIA Recognition Day in 2026. The proclamation honors the defenders of freedom who were imprisoned or remain missing in action, and highlights the efforts of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency to account for missing service members. It emphasizes the national commitment to never forget these individuals and to continue efforts to repatriate all service members. The proclamation is signed by the President of the United States and designates September 18, 2026, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

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