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Defense Secretary Hosts National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony at Pentagon

  • Defense.gov
  • Sept. 21, 2018 | 0:59

WASHINGTON

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis hosts the annual National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at the Pentagon River Terrace Parade Field, Sept. 21, 2018.