The Missing Man Ceremony, also known as the Fallen Comrade Table is a solemn and symbolic display set up to honor and remember service members who are prisoners of war (POW), missing in action (MIA), or who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. It is a powerful tradition often seen at military ceremonies, dining events, and observances like POW/MIA Recognition Day. #POWMIARecognitionDay | U.S. Army

Throwback Thursday The Missing Man Table, also known as the Fallen Comrade Table, is a solemn tradition honoring fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service members. Its origins trace back to the aftermath of the Vietnam War, when the River Rats, a group of combat pilots, set up the first table to remember POW/MIAs. The tradition was later formalized by various military organizations and is now a staple at military events, dining-ins, and Veterans Day observances. Each item on the table carr