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Since the advent of war, soldiers have been taken as captives by opposing forces (POW, or Prisoner of War) or disappeared amidst the conflict (MIA, or Missing in Action). However, it was not until a few decades ago that an official day of observance was established to recognize and commemorate American troops who had undergone these experiences. Read on to discover the story behind POW/MIA Recognition Day, the symbolic POW/MIA flag, and how to support the search for missing soldiers and the fami …