09/03/2026
★ Stand Watch. Remember Their Sacrifice. Keep the Promise. ★
The centerpiece of National POW/MIA Recognition Day at the National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum will be a continuous 24-hour POW/MIA Vigil, beginning Friday, September 18 and continuing through Saturday, September 19.
Individuals, families, veterans organizations, youth and civic groups, businesses, and active-duty units are invited to reserve a watch and ceremonially carry the POW/MIA flag as a visible symbol of remembrance, respect, and commitment to those who served and never returned home.
Registration options:
★ Individual with commemorative event T-shirt: $50
★ Individual without T-shirt: $25
★ Children under 13: $5
★ Organization or group registration: $150
★ Active-duty service members: Complimentary
Each watch begins with a 30-minute reservation and may be extended up to two hours when consecutive times are available.
View the live schedule and reserve your watch:
https://powmiamemorial.org/24-hour-vigil-schedule/
Together, we will keep the vigil unbroken and ensure they are never forgotten.