POW relative’s remains coming home spurs pride in family, service and sacrifice
Pfc. Thomas Franklin Brooks was taken prisoner in the Philippines during World War II.

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The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in exempted or excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.