Virginia Governor Orders POW/MIA Flag Display on Veterans Day
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has ordered the POW/MIA flag to be flown at all state agencies and institutions across the Commonwealth on Veterans Day, November 11.
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, November 10, 2026 — Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has issued an executive order mandating the display of the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag. The directive requires the flag to be flown at all state agencies and institutions throughout the Commonwealth on Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11.
This order ensures that a prominent symbol of remembrance for service members who have been held captive or remain unaccounted for will be visible across state facilities. The POW/MIA flag serves as a stark reminder of the sacrifices made by those who have been unable to return home.
Governor Spanberger’s directive aims to formally recognize and honor the profound commitment and enduring sacrifice of all Americans who have been prisoners of war or have gone missing in the line of duty. The flag will be flown in conjunction with the United States flag at all state government buildings and facilities.
Veterans Day, established on November 11, 1919, to commemorate the end of World War I, is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually to honor military veterans, that is, persons who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The inclusion of the POW/MIA flag under this directive reinforces the nation’s and the Commonwealth’s commitment to never forgetting these individuals and their families.
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