September 11 (Thursday): Patriot Day
On Patriot Day we pay tribute to all the heroes and victims that were lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. On that day 2977 innocent lives were lost because of the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, The Pentagon in Virginia and the United Airlines Flight 93 that crashed in Pennsylvania.

On Patriot Day Americans are encouraged to display flags and observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 am, the time the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade center. Patriot Day is not a federal holiday.

September 18 (Thursday): Air Force Birthday
Marks the establishment of the U.S. Air Force in 1947, celebrating its contributions to national defense.

September 19 (Friday): National POW/MIA Recognition Day (3rd Friday in September)
The National POW/MIA Recognition Day remembers and honors our American Service Members who were prisoners of war and those who served and never returned home.
POWs (Prisoners of War): Over 142,233 American service members were held as prisoners of war from conflicts that included WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Cold War, Gulf wars and other conflicts. Of the total number of all POWs from all conflicts, 17,004 died while being held captive.
MIA (Missing in Action): While serving in conflicts since WWI, an estimated 88,141 American service members were reported missing and never returned home.

September 29 (Monday): Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day (Last Sunday in September)
On the last Sunday in September, Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day honors the mothers, fathers, and families of fallen military service members. Also known as National Gold Star Mother’s Day, the day serves as a reminder of the losses suffered by military families.