Meadows Field Airport hosted a ceremony to raise the POW/MIA flag beneath the U.S. flag at the airport's Memorial Rock, a county communications segment said, honoring prisoners of war and those still missing in action.

County communicators described the ceremony as a public tribute ensuring that "the sacrifice of tens of thousands of service members is never forgotten." The segment noted that POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed each September and that this year's tribute carried added meaning as the nation marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

A county representative said, "From this day forward, every traveler who looks upon this flag will know that Kern County remembers and respects our POWs, our MIAs, and their families." The transcript did not include names of ceremony participants or details about any formal resolutions adopted at the event.

Residents seeking information about future commemorations or participation were directed to contact Meadows Field Airport and Kern County communications for schedules and event details.