Throwback Thursday The Missing Man Table, also known as the Fallen Comrade Table, is a solemn tradition honoring fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service members. Its origins trace back to the aftermath of the Vietnam War, when the River Rats, a group of combat pilots, set up the first table to remember POW/MIAs. The tradition was later formalized by various military organizations and is now a staple at military events, dining-ins, and Veterans Day observances. Each item on the table carr