Today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day, a day set aside to honor Americans who endured captivity as prisoners of war and those who served our nation and never came home.

First observed in 1979, National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed each year on the third Friday in September. Across the country, the familiar black and white POW/MIA flag reminds us of a promise that has endured for generations: You Are Not Forgotten.

That promise extends beyond those who remain missing. It belongs to their families, some of whom have waited decades for answers. It honors former prisoners of war who returned home carrying experiences that few of us can fully understand. And it reminds us that our obligation to those who serve does not end when a war ends.

For AFA Palm Springs Chapter 134, that has particular meaning.

Veterans and military families are an important part of our Chapter and our greater Coachella Valley community. As we expand the work of our Chapter, supporting them and strengthening our relationships with organizations that serve them will continue to be an important part of what we do.

The mission of the Air & Space Forces Association is Educate. Advocate. Support. National POW/MIA Recognition Day reminds us just how important the word Support can be.

Today we remember those who came home after captivity, those who remain missing, and the families who continue to wait.

You Are Not Forgotten.