As far as the POW flags, Wipplinger said, "the flags are a small sentiment. But amidst the current state of the world, let's ...

FLAGS BURNED  Police say they caught the 24-year-old in the act of burning the stolen U.S. and Prison of War flags.

The POW/MIA flag will be included on the flagpole at sunrise on Friday, Sept. 15, and will remain until sunset, according to the Office of the Governor.

In 1982, "the POW/MIA flag became the only flag other than the Stars and Stripes to fly over the White House in Washington, D.C.," according to Veterans Affairs.

Twin Cities Police Officer buys Vietnam vet new POW flag after original was stolen 01:46. APPLE VALLEY, Minn. — A Twin Cities Vietnam War veteran got an unpleasant surprise a few weeks back.

Gov. Andy Beshear announced a POW/MIA flag will fly atop the state Capitol during his time in office after his office was questioned over its removal.

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Pensacola Police say no flags were stolen from Veterans Memorial Park after all. "The flags have been recovered and were never missing," police tell WEAR News in an update.