Las Vegas Honors POW/MIA Recognition Day with Ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base

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Written By Richard Perdomo

This article highlights the National POW/MIA Recognition Day observance in Las Vegas, focusing on the remembrance of American service members who remain unaccounted for from conflicts dating back to World War II.

In Nevada, 83 service members are still listed as Prisoners of War POW or Missing in Action MIA, and a ceremony held at Nellis Air Force Base commemorated their sacrifices.

The event included the reading of those names, a 21-gun salute by the Las Vegas Metro Police Department, and a flyover, all aimed at ensuring that these individuals are not forgotten.

Marvin Carter, a former POW from the Cold War era, emphasized the importance of ongoing efforts to locate and identify missing troops, often through the discovery of their remains.

Bobi Oates, a veteran and passionate advocate for POW/MIA recognition, underscored the importance of teaching younger generations about the history and significance of these service members’ sacrifices.

The Defense Department POW/MIA Accounting Agency remains committed to locating and accounting for every missing American service member.

 

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