U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Rankin, Chief of Staff of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, speaks during the agency's Family Member Update in San Diego, Ca., March 28, 2026. The event gives families the opportunity to hear from DPAA leadership and subject matter experts through detailed briefings on recovery missions, laboratory identification processes, and the latest case developments. It also allows families to engage directly with DPAA personnel, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of the ongoing efforts to account for their loved ones. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keion Jackson)