Event Brief
Hegseth and Caine honor POW/MIAs at Pentagon ceremony
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET
Summary: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosted a group of about 300 people on the Pentagon parade field for National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The group included former prisoners of war, family members of POWs, and people missing in action.
WHO: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine
WHAT: Hosted a National POW/MIA Recognition Day event for former POWs, POW families, and MIAs on the Pentagon parade field
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026 at 2:01 PM ET
WHERE: Pentagon parade field
WHY: The event was held to recognize POWs and those missing in action on National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
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