UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State’s annual Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Remembrance Ceremony on Sept. 16 will include a rifle salute performed by members of the American Legion on the Old Main lawn.
Community members are reminded not to be alarmed at the sound of the salute, which will occur shortly after the vigil begins at 5 p.m.
The vigil, which occurs every year on national POW/MIA Recognition Day, will also include a performance of taps, guest speakers, a performance from the Penn State Air Force ROTC choral group, and a traditional "missing man table" that will be guarded by ROTC members for 24 hours.
Penn State has a long-standing and proud tradition of serving the men and women of our military through education benefits, resources, support and more. This year, Penn State faculty and staff members who serve or have served will be honored during a series of campus events, including the military appreciation football game on Nov. 12. Visit militaryappreciation.psu.edu to learn more.