If your POW/MIAs remains have been returned to US soil, you may continue to wear the bracelet until all POW/MIAs have returned home. Also, some people have gotten their bracelets engraved with a star to symbolize that the remains of their POW/MIA has been returned, or some have simply pasted a star on the bracelet.

Broken or worn bracelets can be left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall or a memorial when replaced with a new one.

In any case, if you would still like to return the bracelet to the families the first thing you need to do is to:

1. Check the status of your POW/MIA. If your POW/MIA has not returned, then it is considered an insult to send it back. The bracelet is worn with the vow that it will not be removed until the day that his real status is determined or that he returns home.
2. Send your letter/bracelet in a properly stamped envelope to the appropriate branch of service with a cover letter from you asking them to forward your letter to the name on your bracelet. Because of the privacy act, the Casualty Officers are unable to give out addresses. However, they are willing to forward mail upon request.