A missing man table, also known as a fallen comrade table, [1] is a ceremony and memorial that is set up in military dining facilities of the United States Armed Forces and during official dining …

Many ceremonies, bracelets, and flags have been created to try and keep these individuals in the minds of the American people. The Missing Man Table is a vibrant way to remind everyone, …

The ‘Missing Man Table’ sits at the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Closing Ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 18, 2020. Each detail of the table symbolizes an …

Each item on the Missing Man Table represents the emotions and feelings reserved for those who did not come home. The ceremony symbolizes that they are with us, here in spirit. All …

Nov 11, 2025 · When the table is displayed, it must be executed with absolute precision and dignity to honor its profound meaning. This guidance focuses on the Single-Setting MTT, …

Oct 6, 2014 · The tradition of setting a separate table in honor of our prisoners of war and missing comrades has been in place since the end of the Vietnam War. The manner in which this table …

This small table is set for one, symbolizing the isolation of the comrade who didn’t make it home. The table has been set with symbols of their absence; tears shed by the member’s family, …

There is nothing more poignant than witnessing the empty chair sitting at a POW/MIA table with incredible significance for every displayed feature of this ritual.

The table that stands before you is a place of honor. In setting this table, we acknowledge those missing from our celebrations. And we remember them. The table is small, and set for one — …

Set for six, the empty places represent Americans still [our men] missing from each of the five services -- Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard – and civilians.