The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year. Many Americans take the time to remember those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those who are missing in action (MIA), as well as their families.

According to the Department of Defense, the unaccounted for from past conflicts includes:

WWII 73,661

Korean War 7,907

Cold War 126

Vietnam War 1,645

Iraq & Other Coflicts 6

Total 83,345