2022 NEWS
SFC Fred Taylor memorial
In Castlewood, VA, the Russell County Board of Supervisors honored SFC Fred Taylor - a Castlewood native listed as missing in action from the Vietnam War. You can read a story and see pictures here (https://wcyb.com/news/local/castlewood-intersection-named-in-honor-of-service-member-missing-in-action) and below is a picture of SFC Taylor.
Youtube channel
We now have a YouTube Channel and select content will be posted there. Nothing is there now, but stay tuned for our first video! Here's the link to our channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5Es9o46jhtypy4ejHEQag
Note of caution on scam e-mails
Recently emails have been generated that appear to come from League Chairman of the Board/CEO Ann Mills-Griffiths' e-mail account asking for banking information. These are scams. The League will NEVER ask for or provide banking account information over email. Always verify the account before responding. Do not click on any links that may be attached as they could infect your system with malware/Spyware. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The Misty Experiment
The movie "The Misty Experiment" has been chosen for national distribution by American Public Television (APT).
The film has been offered this month to public television stations across the country by Maryland Public Television. It needs your help getting it shown on TV screens across the country on or near Memorial Day Weekend.
1. Find the contact information for your local station through the American Public Television (APT) website here: https://aptonline.org/pages/viewers/Index-Stations+Near+You
2. Look for a link like “Contact Us” and click it to find the station telephone number.
3. Call the station and ask for the programming department or the person in charge of programming and scheduling.
4. Tell that person you are a viewer in their area, a veteran (or family) of the Air Force and the Vietnam War, and you are aware a new documentary is being offered to public television stations. Ask the programmer if they can air “The Misty Experiment” on or near Memorial Day Weekend.
Local public television stations respond to requests from community members who want to see a film on their local channels.
For more information on the film, check out its website: https://themistyexperiment.com
The film has been offered this month to public television stations across the country by Maryland Public Television. It needs your help getting it shown on TV screens across the country on or near Memorial Day Weekend.
1. Find the contact information for your local station through the American Public Television (APT) website here: https://aptonline.org/pages/viewers/Index-Stations+Near+You
2. Look for a link like “Contact Us” and click it to find the station telephone number.
3. Call the station and ask for the programming department or the person in charge of programming and scheduling.
4. Tell that person you are a viewer in their area, a veteran (or family) of the Air Force and the Vietnam War, and you are aware a new documentary is being offered to public television stations. Ask the programmer if they can air “The Misty Experiment” on or near Memorial Day Weekend.
Local public television stations respond to requests from community members who want to see a film on their local channels.
For more information on the film, check out its website: https://themistyexperiment.com
On March 29th, we ran a fundraiser on Facebook for the 1,584 Americans waiting to come home from the Vietnam War. We set our goal at $1,584. Thanks to all of you who donated, we beat that goal by nearly $1,000! If you haven't donated, but would still like to, click here: https://www.facebook.com/powmiafamilies/posts/10160754061919587
Honoring President Reagan on President's Day 2022
President's Day Weekend reminds us of the deep gratitude the National League of POW/MIA Families owes to one very special President of the United States, Ronald Reagan. Without President Reagan's commitment to bring home America's military and civilian personnel not returned after the Paris Peace Accords were signed January 27, 1973, current priority on accounting for our unreturned Vietnam Veterans would not exist. For that matter, neither would the League!
President Reagan's commitment and determination, implemented by his incredible team of Vietnam Veterans serving in key positions in the White House/National Security Council, Department of Defense and State Department, the POW/MIA families' quest for answers would have disappeared by 1981. Our strongest supporters and advocates were the major Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) - Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Veterans (AMVETS), Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and Jewish War Veterans (JWV). Their collective influence carried great impact at home and abroad, more recently augmented by the viable contributions of Special Operations Association (SOA) and Special Forces Association (SFA)!
On this President's Day Weekend, the POW/MIA families, America's Veterans, all now serving, and the American people - regardless of political or policy differences - should pause to recognize President Ronald Reagan for his principled effort to ensure that our country truly stands behind those who serve. America now seriously implements "Leave No Man Behind" as a commitment to all currently serving our Nation."
Ann Mills-Griffiths
Chairman of the Board/CEO
National League of POW/MIA Families
President's Day Weekend reminds us of the deep gratitude the National League of POW/MIA Families owes to one very special President of the United States, Ronald Reagan. Without President Reagan's commitment to bring home America's military and civilian personnel not returned after the Paris Peace Accords were signed January 27, 1973, current priority on accounting for our unreturned Vietnam Veterans would not exist. For that matter, neither would the League!
President Reagan's commitment and determination, implemented by his incredible team of Vietnam Veterans serving in key positions in the White House/National Security Council, Department of Defense and State Department, the POW/MIA families' quest for answers would have disappeared by 1981. Our strongest supporters and advocates were the major Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) - Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Veterans (AMVETS), Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and Jewish War Veterans (JWV). Their collective influence carried great impact at home and abroad, more recently augmented by the viable contributions of Special Operations Association (SOA) and Special Forces Association (SFA)!
On this President's Day Weekend, the POW/MIA families, America's Veterans, all now serving, and the American people - regardless of political or policy differences - should pause to recognize President Ronald Reagan for his principled effort to ensure that our country truly stands behind those who serve. America now seriously implements "Leave No Man Behind" as a commitment to all currently serving our Nation."
Ann Mills-Griffiths
Chairman of the Board/CEO
National League of POW/MIA Families
$50 for 50 years
January 27th was the 49th anniversary of the 1973 "Agreement" to end the Vietnam War. President Nixon pledged to return all POWs within 60 days and account for America's MIAs. Yet, here we are, nearly 50 years later, still fighting for answers for 1,584 Missing and Unaccounted-for Americans!
Your determination, sense of purpose and commitment are needed as never before, especially to obtain answers on US personnel who were captured or alive on the ground and in immediate proximity to capture, but not returned. Their families, friends and fellow Veterans deserve an end to decades of uncertainty! The League and our VSO supporters are the best hope to obtain the expanded pace and scope of serious accounting efforts by the US and counterpart governments in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.
Time truly IS running out, not due to lack of available answers. Help press for serious priority, informed leadership and principled determination to reach our shared goals. We know you care. Please show your support today! Send a donation of $50, commemorating over 50 years of uncertainty.
You can donate directly here on the website by clicking the "Donate" button below, or
by texting "50" to (703) 420-3195.
Your determination, sense of purpose and commitment are needed as never before, especially to obtain answers on US personnel who were captured or alive on the ground and in immediate proximity to capture, but not returned. Their families, friends and fellow Veterans deserve an end to decades of uncertainty! The League and our VSO supporters are the best hope to obtain the expanded pace and scope of serious accounting efforts by the US and counterpart governments in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.
Time truly IS running out, not due to lack of available answers. Help press for serious priority, informed leadership and principled determination to reach our shared goals. We know you care. Please show your support today! Send a donation of $50, commemorating over 50 years of uncertainty.
You can donate directly here on the website by clicking the "Donate" button below, or
by texting "50" to (703) 420-3195.
2021 NEWS
The American people have lost a true icon, in all respects an admirable hero of our nation. For the Vietnam War POW/MIA families, Senator Bob Dole was extra special, having sponsored founding of the National League of POW/MIA Families on May 28, 1970, at DAR Constitution Hall.
Senator Dole supported our accounting efforts throughout his extraordinary career and without him and President Reagan, 1,062 previously missing Americans would not have been recovered and returned since the end of the Vietnam War in 1973.........We are proud that our POW/MIA flag is and will be visible under the US flag as Senator Bob Dole is justifiably honored for his life of exemplary service.............may he rest in peace......
Respectfully,
Ann Mills-Griffiths
Chairman of the Board
Senator Dole supported our accounting efforts throughout his extraordinary career and without him and President Reagan, 1,062 previously missing Americans would not have been recovered and returned since the end of the Vietnam War in 1973.........We are proud that our POW/MIA flag is and will be visible under the US flag as Senator Bob Dole is justifiably honored for his life of exemplary service.............may he rest in peace......
Respectfully,
Ann Mills-Griffiths
Chairman of the Board
11-29-2021
It is with sincere regret that I announce the imminent, unexpected departure of our new CEO, RDML (Ret) Jon Kreitz, due to an emergent health concern. While the League will sincerely miss his leadership as CEO, we are very pleased that his condition will allow him to continue pursuing new initiatives to support League efforts as a Senior Advisor, joining a distinguished panel of highly qualified, notable volunteers. We're grateful for his commitment to our shared accounting mission.
Ann Mills-Griffiths, Chairman of the Board
It is with sincere regret that I announce the imminent, unexpected departure of our new CEO, RDML (Ret) Jon Kreitz, due to an emergent health concern. While the League will sincerely miss his leadership as CEO, we are very pleased that his condition will allow him to continue pursuing new initiatives to support League efforts as a Senior Advisor, joining a distinguished panel of highly qualified, notable volunteers. We're grateful for his commitment to our shared accounting mission.
Ann Mills-Griffiths, Chairman of the Board
11-29-2021
League Officials, Family Members, Associate Members,
#GivingTuesday is right around the corner on Tuesday, November 30th. Stay on the lookout for our fundraiser to share with your family and friends. This will be the League's last fundraising effort of the year and our largest attempt yet. We will feature the stories of our families and supporters, as well as the League's education endeavors.
You can learn more about our mission at www.pow-miafamilies.org. You can also Text Keywords GivingTuesPOWMIA to 703-420-3195 to donate.
Please check out our Facebook page also for Matching Donations:
https://www.facebook.com/powmiafamilies/
- Matching begins at 8 AM EST, and Facebook will match up to $8 million
- Facebook will match 100% of the donation up to the first $2 million donated
- Facebook will match 10% of the donation for the remaining $6 million.
League Officials, Family Members, Associate Members,
#GivingTuesday is right around the corner on Tuesday, November 30th. Stay on the lookout for our fundraiser to share with your family and friends. This will be the League's last fundraising effort of the year and our largest attempt yet. We will feature the stories of our families and supporters, as well as the League's education endeavors.
You can learn more about our mission at www.pow-miafamilies.org. You can also Text Keywords GivingTuesPOWMIA to 703-420-3195 to donate.
Please check out our Facebook page also for Matching Donations:
https://www.facebook.com/powmiafamilies/
- Matching begins at 8 AM EST, and Facebook will match up to $8 million
- Facebook will match 100% of the donation up to the first $2 million donated
- Facebook will match 10% of the donation for the remaining $6 million.
November 11, 2021
Jon Kreitz & Chairman of the Board Ann Mills-Griffiths had the honor to attend an event held at the White house in honor of Veterans Day.
Jon Kreitz & Chairman of the Board Ann Mills-Griffiths had the honor to attend an event held at the White house in honor of Veterans Day.
Pennsylvania State Police | Troop J – Avondale raise their
POW/MIA Flag
10-5-2021
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfpT8gLXoEM&t=3s
Photos
pennsylvania_state_police.pdf
POW/MIA Flag
10-5-2021
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfpT8gLXoEM&t=3s
Photos
pennsylvania_state_police.pdf
Update on the League’s Archival Research Committee for the 51st Annual Meeting
by ARC Team Lead Jay Veith
September 15, 2021
veith_presentation_sept_2021.pdf
by ARC Team Lead Jay Veith
September 15, 2021
veith_presentation_sept_2021.pdf
July 9, 2021
The grandson of Ann Mills-Griffiths CEO/Chairman of the Board, Brandon Hannes sent in this photo that was taken at Petco Park in San Diego, CA
A touching tribute to America's military that sits at Petco Park.
The grandson of Ann Mills-Griffiths CEO/Chairman of the Board, Brandon Hannes sent in this photo that was taken at Petco Park in San Diego, CA
A touching tribute to America's military that sits at Petco Park.
June 22,2021
American Legion Post 176 located in Springfield, Virginia. Photos taken by our Northern Virginia Coordinator Cesar Giorffino, who is also a member of Post 176. Thank You!
American Legion Post 176 located in Springfield, Virginia. Photos taken by our Northern Virginia Coordinator Cesar Giorffino, who is also a member of Post 176. Thank You!
June 5,2021
Hardware Solutions is a business owned by the childhood friend of my eldest grandson, Robbie Cuadros, Johnny, or rather John Tiller. The General Manager is Auggie (Augustin) Perez, my grandson-in-law, husband of my second eldest grandchild Vanessa Perez This was all due to my being so long involved in the League and, yes, they have all followed over the years and attended the 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting and the service for "great Uncle Jimmy," AKA CDR James B. Mills, USN, MIA 9-21-66, recovered in 2018, identified, then interred June 24, 2019.........
The flag-raising was planned by Auggie and his friend, as noted, and the other VSO-related prominent Chula Vista/San Diego veterans are listed, including former San Diego Veteran of the Year! If there was coverage in the San Diego Tribune.
Thank you, Ann Mills-Griffiths
Chairman of the Board
National League of POW/MIA Families
Please see photos & A video below
Hardware Solutions is a business owned by the childhood friend of my eldest grandson, Robbie Cuadros, Johnny, or rather John Tiller. The General Manager is Auggie (Augustin) Perez, my grandson-in-law, husband of my second eldest grandchild Vanessa Perez This was all due to my being so long involved in the League and, yes, they have all followed over the years and attended the 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting and the service for "great Uncle Jimmy," AKA CDR James B. Mills, USN, MIA 9-21-66, recovered in 2018, identified, then interred June 24, 2019.........
The flag-raising was planned by Auggie and his friend, as noted, and the other VSO-related prominent Chula Vista/San Diego veterans are listed, including former San Diego Veteran of the Year! If there was coverage in the San Diego Tribune.
Thank you, Ann Mills-Griffiths
Chairman of the Board
National League of POW/MIA Families
Please see photos & A video below
June 15, 2021 - Dedication of the POW/MIA Chair Of Honor
March 29,2021
National Vietnam War Veterans Day,
we have numerous tools to assist in your efforts!
Click here for more and to access additional highlights surrounding
Medal of Honor Day (March 25) as well as Women’s History Month
National Vietnam War Veterans Day,
we have numerous tools to assist in your efforts!
Click here for more and to access additional highlights surrounding
Medal of Honor Day (March 25) as well as Women’s History Month
April 8, 2021
Sent in by John Stryker "Tilt" Myer, now living in White Bluff, TN
Thank You!
Sent in by John Stryker "Tilt" Myer, now living in White Bluff, TN
Thank You!
April 8, 2021
Defense News- Ceremony Remembers U.S., Vietnamese Personnel Killed in 2001 Helicopter Crash
www.defense.gov/Explore/News/Article/Article/2564761/ceremony-remembers-us-vietnamese-personnel-killed-in-2001-helicopter-crash/
Defense News- Ceremony Remembers U.S., Vietnamese Personnel Killed in 2001 Helicopter Crash
www.defense.gov/Explore/News/Article/Article/2564761/ceremony-remembers-us-vietnamese-personnel-killed-in-2001-helicopter-crash/
April 3, 2021
Vietnam Veterans Day wreath laying
www.facebook.com/patrickjhughesphotography/videos/4076783392401742
Vietnam Veterans Day wreath laying
www.facebook.com/patrickjhughesphotography/videos/4076783392401742
March 27, 2021
Our flag was VERY prominently displayed today at the outdoor program hosted by VVA 787, Tampa, held at the Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa. In fact, when they posted the colors, only the American and POW/MIA flags were carried in by the Honor Guard.
All precautions were taken including limiting attendance, taking temps, masks and distancing and the program was very moving. Vietnam era veterans were welcomed home, those who have not yet returned were mentioned many times by various speakers, the Missing Man Ceremony was conducted (with a table present, of course) and the main speaker, Marc McCabe, was outstanding. Certificates were given to surviving spouses. The ceremony concluded with a 21 gun salute and TAPS. The program was held today rather than Monday. The governor of FL has done a proclamation for the annual commemoration and that was read to those attending. I was proud to be there and proud to be an associate member of this VVA chapter.
Thank you to Pam Cain for photos and update
Daughter, Col Oscar Mauterer, USAF, MIA Laos 2/15/66
Board of Directors, National League of POW/MIA Families
State Co-coordinator, Florida, National League of POW/MIA Families
Our flag was VERY prominently displayed today at the outdoor program hosted by VVA 787, Tampa, held at the Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa. In fact, when they posted the colors, only the American and POW/MIA flags were carried in by the Honor Guard.
All precautions were taken including limiting attendance, taking temps, masks and distancing and the program was very moving. Vietnam era veterans were welcomed home, those who have not yet returned were mentioned many times by various speakers, the Missing Man Ceremony was conducted (with a table present, of course) and the main speaker, Marc McCabe, was outstanding. Certificates were given to surviving spouses. The ceremony concluded with a 21 gun salute and TAPS. The program was held today rather than Monday. The governor of FL has done a proclamation for the annual commemoration and that was read to those attending. I was proud to be there and proud to be an associate member of this VVA chapter.
Thank you to Pam Cain for photos and update
Daughter, Col Oscar Mauterer, USAF, MIA Laos 2/15/66
Board of Directors, National League of POW/MIA Families
State Co-coordinator, Florida, National League of POW/MIA Families
March 25, 2021
The Memorial & Museum and took photos of the restored A-7 that bears the name of a returned POW on one side (Dale Raebel) and MIA (Fred Wright), RR, on the other.
A dedication was done on Feb 27 and is on the grounds of the Chapel. Done by local Garden Clubs, its dedication coincided with the 30th anniversary of Desert Storm. The existing Hero’s Walk & Freedom Trees is the other photo, highlighting 16 POWs & MIAs from this area.
Thank you to Pam Cain for photos below and update
Daughter, Col Oscar Mauterer, USAF, MIA Laos 2/15/66
Board of Directors, National League of POW/MIA Families
State Co-coordinator, Florida, National League of POW/MIA Families
The Memorial & Museum and took photos of the restored A-7 that bears the name of a returned POW on one side (Dale Raebel) and MIA (Fred Wright), RR, on the other.
A dedication was done on Feb 27 and is on the grounds of the Chapel. Done by local Garden Clubs, its dedication coincided with the 30th anniversary of Desert Storm. The existing Hero’s Walk & Freedom Trees is the other photo, highlighting 16 POWs & MIAs from this area.
Thank you to Pam Cain for photos below and update
Daughter, Col Oscar Mauterer, USAF, MIA Laos 2/15/66
Board of Directors, National League of POW/MIA Families
State Co-coordinator, Florida, National League of POW/MIA Families
On May 22, 2020. Ann Mills-Griffiths, Chairman of the Board/CEO of the League, with the leadership of the major Veterans Service Organizations at a ceremony today to dedicate a new flag staff on the South Lawn of the White House for the US flag and the POW/MIA flag and to commemorate the AMVETS Ride to Remember.
March 23, 2021
This link is the latest commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. It
focuses on answering the questions about how and why The Tomb exists
and is very meaningful.
This link is the latest commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. It
focuses on answering the questions about how and why The Tomb exists
and is very meaningful.
News from Congressman Brian Mast
FIGHTING TO RESTORE THE POW/MIA FLAG
ATOP THE WHITE HOUSE
Since 2019, the National POW/MIA Flag Act has required that POW/MIA flags be
flown alongside all American flags on federal property, yet the flag was taken
down at the White House last year and has still not been put back up.
I’m fighting to ensure America’s POW/MIA heroes are properly recognized by
restoring this flag to its rightful place atop the White House!
To say that the men and women who were captured or went missing while defending
our nation went above and beyond the call of duty would be an understatement.
We can’t allow ourselves to forget the sacrifice so many have made.
Flying the POW/MIA flag atop of the White House sends a powerful—and visible--
message that the United States will forever seek to honor those lost!
Learn more about my efforts here:
READ MY LETTER
It is an honor to represent you in Congress.
Sincerely,
Brian Mast
United States Congressman