U.S. Army Sgt. Larry Black, a service member attached to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), carries the urn of Edward Weissenback, a recently recovered Air America crewman, followed by his family dur More
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) wreath sits on display at a ceremony for National POW/MIA Recognition Day at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 20, 2019. The eve More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Melanye Martinez, a forensic photographer, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), rings America's Bell of Freedom with assistance from Sgt. Maj. Joaquin Andujar, senior enlisted leader More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brian Peterson, left, Director, Indo-Pacific Directorate, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), speaks to Ted Richardson, a Marine WWII veteran, during a Marine Corps birthday cake cu More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Luigi Lawrence and Staff Sgt. Carter Caracker, recovery noncommissioned officers assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), construct a screening station during a joint f More
U.S. service members with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) stand in formation during an honorable carry at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 13. 2020. During the ceremony, a case containi More
Kevin Eckert, a contractor with Arbor Global, teaches the nomenclature of a chainsaw during a chainsaw handling class on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 17, 2020. The class was held during a field More
U.S. Army Sgt. Larry Black, a service member attached to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), carries the urn of Edward Weissenback, a recently recovered Air America crewman, during a Chain of Custody More
Jim Hickerson, a former POW, rings America's Bell of Freedom with assistance from Sgt. Maj. Joaquin Andujar, senior enlisted leader, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), during a National POW/MIA Recogniti More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Caleb Franklin, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band, plays taps during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony hosted by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency at the National Memori More
U.S. Marines with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) salute as the National Anthem plays during a Marine Corps birthday cake cutting ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 7, 2019. T More
U.S. service members with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) carry a transfer case during an honorable carry at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 13. 2020. During the ceremony, a case conta More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Cowell, a team sergeant with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), starts up a chainsaw during a chainsaw handling class on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. More
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Joint Forces Color Guard render honors during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony hosted by DPAA at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, More
U.S. service members with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) render a salute during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept More
Ted Richardson, guest of honor and U.S. Marine Corps WWII veteran, stands as the national anthem plays during a Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony hosted by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) on Joint More
U.S. service members assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), conduct a medical evacuation rehearsal during a joint field activity (JFA) in Khammouan province, Lao People's Democratic Republic, More
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Darius Banaji, deputy director for operations for the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), renders honors during an honorable carry at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 13. 2 More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Stevenson Lakjohn, a supply noncommissioned officer with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), starts up a chainsaw during a chainsaw handling class on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hicka More
U.S. service members with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) render honors during an honorable carry at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 13. 2020. During the ceremony, a case containing po More
Karen Moen holds the urn of her late husband Edward Weissenback, a recently recovered Air America crewman, during a Chain of Custody ceremony on Joint Base Pearl-Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 16, 2019. Weissenba More
A Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) joint color guard prepare to render a salute during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, Sep More
U.S. service members and guests salute wreaths in honor of the missing during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 20, 2019. Firs More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brian Peterson, left, Director, Indo-Pacific Directorate, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), speaks during a Marine Corps birthday cake cutting ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor- More
U.S. service members assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) construct a path leading to their excavation area during a joint field activity (JFA) in Khammouan province, Lao People's Democratic More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dane Norris, a supply noncommissioned officer with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), picks up a chainsaw during a chainsaw handling class on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawa More
U.S. Army Sgt. Larry Black, a service member attached to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), hands the urn of Edward Weissenback, a recently recovered Air America crewman, to his late wife Karen Moen More
Members of the Hickam Honor Guard render military honors during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony hosted by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacifi More
A Mameluke sits on display during a U.S. Marine Corps birthday cake cutting ceremony hosted by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 7, 2019. The annual ce More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tresse King, a recovery noncommissioned officer assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), passes buckets to local workers during a joint field activity (JFA) in More
U.S. service members with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) place a transfer case into a truck during an honorable carry at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 13. 2020. During the ceremony, More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Cowell, a team sergeant with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), saws through a log during a chainsaw handling class on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 17 More
U.S. Army Sgt. Larry Black, a service member attached to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), holds the urn of Edward Weissenback, a recently recovered Air America crewman, at the DPAA laboratory on Jo More
U.S. service members and guests lay wreaths in honor of the missing during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony hosted by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) at the National Memorial Cemetery of More
U.S. Navy Lt. Rebekah Alford, a team member assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), passes buckets full of dirt to local workers during a joint field activity (JFA) in Khammouan province, Laos More
Kevin Eckert, a contractor with Arbor Global, demonstrates how to cut wood with a chainsaw during a chainsaw handling class on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 17, 2020. The class was held during a More
The family of Edward Weissenback watch as a member of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) laboratory prepares Weissenback's remains for his urn on Joint Base Pearl-Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 16, 2019 More
Bob Wallace, former commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, wipes away tears during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony hosted by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) at the National More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Shane Kennelly, recovery team leader, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), holds the scroll containing Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message during a Marine Corps birthday cake cu More
U.S. service members assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) prepare to repel down and begin digging during a joint field activity (JFA) in Khammouan province, Lao People's Democratic Republic, More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Deon Johnson, a supply noncommissioned officer with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), saws through a log during a chainsaw handling class on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawa More
Dr. Kyle McCormick, a forensic anthropologist with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), explains how recovery operations are conducted to the family of Edward Weissenback, a recently recovered Air Amer More
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) leadership and the guest of honor participate in a ceremony for National POW/MIA Recognition Day at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Shane Kennelly, recovery team leader, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), reads a scroll containing Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message during a Marine Corps birthday cake cutt More
From right, Mr. Alexander Garcia-Putnam, a scientific recovery expert assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), speaks to U.S. Army Capt. Michelle Shin and Lt. Col. Daniel Oh during a joint fiel More
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Jon Krietz, deputy director of operations, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), shakes hands with Bob Wallace, former commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and ceremony gue More
U.S. Army Spc. Sabrina Day, a recovery noncommissioned officer assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), scoops dirt into buckets during a joint field activity (JFA) in Khammouan province, Lao P More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dane Norris, a supply noncommissioned officer with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), saws through a log during a chainsaw handling class on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawai More
Bob Wallace, former commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, gives remarks during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony hosted by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) at the National Me More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Blake Steadham, field investigation non-commissioned officer, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), stands by retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gary Shaw, logistics operations division c More
U.S. service members assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) dig into the side of a mountain during a joint field activity (JFA) in Khammouan province, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Jan. 30 More
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Jon Krietz, deputy director for operations, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), gives remaks during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of t More
Ms. Fern Sumpter-Winbush, Principle Deputy Director, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), gives opening remarks during a Family Member Update (FMU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Nov. 2, 2019. DPAA visited the More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brian Peterson, Director, Indo-Pacific Directorate, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), cuts a cake with a Mameluke sword during a Marine Corps birthday cake cutting ceremony on Joi More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Luigi Lawrence, a recovery noncommissioned officer assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), prepares to set up a fixed line during a joint field activity (JFA) in Khamm More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Stever, a supply noncommissioned officer with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), pours water into a water pump during wet screening training on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hic More
Former commander in chief of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mr. Bob Wallace, is given a lei during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony hosted by the Defece POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) at the National Me More
Family members of missing Americans listen to briefs given by Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) personnel during a Family Member Update (FMU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Nov. 2, 2019. The DPAA visited the More
U.S. Marine Corps retired Col. Gary Shaw, left, logistics operations division chief, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), passes a piece of cake to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Blake Steadham, field investigatio More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Ausborne, a mountaineer assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), passes sand bags down a line during a joint field activity (JFA) in Khammouan province, Lao Peo More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Stever, right, a supply noncommissioned officer with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), conducts a class on how use a water pump during wet screening training on Joint Bas More
From left to right, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Jon Krietz, deputy director of operations, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), Bob Wallace, former commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Fern Sump More
Mr. Susano Hernandez-Rodriguez, right, speaks to U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Joaquin Andujar, senior enlisted leader, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), during a Family Member Update (FMU) in San Juan, Puerto Ri More
Ted Richardson, U.S. Marine Corps WWII veteran, accepts a slice of cake as the guest of honor at a Marine Corps birthday cake cutting ceremony hosted by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) on Joint Bas More
U.S. Army Capt. Michelle Shin, recovery team leader assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), speaks to Lao generals during a joint field activity (JFA) in Khammouan province, Lao People's Democ More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Amani Maulolo, a team sergeant with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), turns on a water hose during wet screening training on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 17, More
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) Joint Forces Color Guard presents the colors during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, S More
U.S. Army Capt. Michelle Shin, right, recovery team leader assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), speaks to U.S. Service members and Lao generals during a joint field activity (JFA) in Khammo More
U.S. service members and distinguished guests stand as the national anthem is played during National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony hosted by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) at the National Memor More
Mr. Alexander Garcia-Putnam, right, a senior recovery expert assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), speaks to U.S. service members and Lao officials during a joint field activity (JFA) in Kha More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. William Newberry, a team leader with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), turns on a water hose during wet screening training on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 17, More
Military service members, former POWs, families and veterans gather during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony hosted by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) at the National Memorial Cemetery of More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Carter Caraker, a supply non commissioned officer assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), passes buckets to local workers during a joint field activity (JFA) in Khammouan More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Richard Garcia, a team sergeant with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), speaks about a wet screening system during wet screening training on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, H More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Samantha Pino, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), rings America's Freedom Bell during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Luigi Lawrence, center, a team sergeant with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), conducts a class on small engine tools on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 17, 202 More
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) wreath is layed on the grass before being presented at a ceremony for National POW/MIA Recognition Day at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Ha More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Luigi Lawrence, left, a team sergeant with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), conducts a class on small engine tools on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 17, 2020. More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Luigi Lawrence, a team sergeant with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), conducts a class on small engine tools on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 17, 2020. The c More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Luigi Lawrence, a team sergeant with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), demonstrates how to tighten a chain on a chainsaw during small engines tools training on Joint Base Pe More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Luigi Lawrence, a team sergeant with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), demonstrates how to start a chainsaw during small engines tools training on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hi More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Luigi Lawrence, a team sergeant with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), demonstrates how to start a power generator during small engines tools training on Joint Base Pearl Ha More