National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum News And Updates
Gold Star Memorial Restoration
The Gold Star Memorial Garden is one of the foundational elements of the National POW-MIA Memorial and Museum. This past Sunday, the garden received a tremendous enhancement, the first major transformation in five years. The driving force behind this beautiful…
Lawmakers push to make Jacksonville’s POW/MIA Memorial and Museum a national landmark
Senator Ashley Moody will join Representative Aaron Bean in attempting to pass the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act in support of the project. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The POW/MIA Memorial and Museum, currently being constructed at the Cecil Commerce Center…
St. Joseph Academy Visits
On March 30th, we had the pleasure of hosting members of the St. Joseph Academy on a field trip to the Memorial. About 25 9th through 12th grade students and faculty were provided an overview of the National POW-MIA Memorial and Museum, a discussion on the Vietnam…
S-3B Viking Dedication
Photo By Ron Malec On February 20, 2026, the National POW-MIA Memorial and Museum held a dedication ceremony for its latest addition to the NAS Cecil Heritage Plaza: a meticulously reconstructed and restored S-3B Viking jet aircraft. Over 200 attendees…
Effort to bring first national POW/MIA museum and memorial to Cecil Field marks major milestone
By Jake Stofan, Action News Jax February 19, 2026 at 5:32 pm EST View The Original Story On Action News Jax For The Full Video JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A grassroots effort led by local veterans to establish a national POW/MIA museum at Cecil Field will mark a milestone…
S3 Viking Moved To The Cecil Legacy Plaza and Memorial
Today marked a proud and historic milestone at the National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum.
The distinguished S-3 Viking departed Cecil Airport Hangar 1820 and made its careful journey through Cecil Commerce Center to its new permanent home at the Cecil Field Legacy Plaza & Memorial.
Four Chaplains Tribute 2026
Thank you to everyone who attended today’s solemn and inspiring service honoring the Four Chaplains, whose selfless sacrifice on February 3, 1943, continues to stand as a powerful example of unity, faith, and service to others. The ceremony paid tribute to each of the…
Giving Tuesday 2025
Giving Tuesday is the perfect day to support the National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum in remembrance of those who sacrificed so much for us.
With the help of the community, Cecil Field POW/MIA Memorial, Inc. is raising funds to make this memorial a true national place of honor to all POW/MIA personnel and their families. We thank you for your support.
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This Giving Tuesday we are raising money for Cecil Field POW/MIA Memorial Inc (National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum at Cecil Field) and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support.
7th Annual Golf Tournament
Yesterday was a beautiful day for our 7th Annual Golf Tournament at Eagle Harbor Golf Club! ⛳️ Players hit the course at 11 AM, with raffle drawings adding excitement throughout the day. We wrapped up the evening with a buffet dinner and the announcement of this…
The Foundation Academy Tour
We had the pleasure of hosting members of The Foundation Academy for a tour of the Memorial. On October 30th, about 40 students and faculty were provided an overview of the National POW-MIA Memorial and Museum and were given a tour of the project. The student group…
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
The National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum hosted an extraordinary day of remembrance this past Saturday, honoring the brave sacrifices made by our nation’s prisoners of war, those who remain unaccounted for, and their families. The event featured a delightful array of…
Jacksonville veteran volunteers work to honor more than 80,000 soldiers missing in action
A group of veterans is restoring an old plane to be a centerpiece on display at the Cecil Airport POW/MIA Memorial. Author: Zach WilcoxPublished: 6:51 PM EDT September 5, 2025Updated: 6:51 PM EDT September 5, 2025 View Original Article and Video On…