Howard Mariteragi, a life support investigator deployed

Howard Mariteragi, a life support investigator deployed with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, screens for possible material evidence as part of a DPAA recovery mission in Alsace-Lorraine, France, April 28. Mariteragi and 12 DPAA teammates deployed to the area in hopes of recovering the remains of missing service members from past conflicts. The mission of DPAA is to provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing personnel to their families and the nation. (DOD photo by Spc. Crystal Madriz/RELEASED)