Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Mick Nesseim, Bill McGinnis and "Hawk" Mayer of the Vietnam Veterans of America Post about the POW/MIA ceremony in Sioux Falls.

National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2026 is Friday, September 18. It is observed nationally on the third Friday of September. The Sioux Falls Ceremony will be held at Veterans Memorial Park, 1021 W. Bailey Street, Bring your lawn chair. In case of bad weather, the ceremony will be held at the Veterans Alliance, 1600 W. Russell Street. Reception to follow at the VFW/American Legion Armory, 1700 W. Russell, use north door.

Warrior Ethos: I will always place the mission first...I will never leave a fallen comrade.