US AIR FORCE: Federal law mandates flying of POW/MIA flag

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M2 PRESSWIRE-4 June 1998-US AIR FORCE: Federal law mandates flying of POW/MIA flag (C)1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:030698 WASHINGTON -- A recently enacted federal law provides guidance on flying the flag symbolizing prisoners of war and those missing in action. Public Law 105-85 requires the National League of Families POW/MIA flag be flown on Armed Forces Day, May 16; Memorial Day, May 25; Flag Day, June 14; Independence Day, July 4;.

POW/MIA Day, Sept. 18; and Veterans Day, Nov. 11. "This law reminds everyone of the United States government's commitment of the fullest possible extent to those who served our country," said Larry Greer, spokesperson for the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office. "Not only will more military, but more civilians will become...

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