Governor Maura Healey orders flags to half-staff for National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Governor Maura Healey has ordered the United States and Commonwealth flags lowered to half-staff at all state buildings in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day and in honor of United States service members who are prisoners of war or missing in action. The order runs from sunrise until sunset on Friday, September 18, 2026.

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Governor Maura Healey orders the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag lowered to half-staff in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day and in honor of United States service members who are prisoners of war or missing in action.

The order applies at all state buildings across Massachusetts. Flags are to remain at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, September 18, 2026.

The observance recognizes service members who were prisoners of war or remain missing in action, with the flag order serving as the state’s public mark of remembrance and respect.

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Last reviewed September 21, 2026