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Kang Yunjin, Vice Minister of Republic of Korea Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, and Kelly McKeague, director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, pose for a photo with the signed memorandum of understanding at the Korean/ Cold War Annual Government Briefing in Omaha, Nebraska, Aug. 7, 2026.

Aug. 10, 2026

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and the Republic of Korea Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Sign Memorandum of Understanding

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and the Republic of Korea Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs signed a memorandum of understanding strengthening the partnership between the two organizations in Omaha, Aug. 7. The MOU was signed during the DPAA Korean/Cold War Annual Government Briefing, held Aug. 6-7, which provided Gold Star Families in attendance with the latest information on the cases of their missing loved ones.

Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata speaks to family members at the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency’s 2026 Korean/Cold War Annual Government Briefings in Omaha, Nebraska, August 6, 2026.

Aug. 7, 2026

DPAA Marks 800th Korean War Identification at Korean/Cold War Annual Government Briefing

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced a significant milestone in the accounting mission during its annual Korean/Cold War Government Briefing in Omaha, Nebraska, Aug. 6-7, marking the 800th identification from the Korean War. The annual event, held for the first time in Omaha, provided families in attendance with the latest information on the cases of their missing loved ones.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jee Chung, incoming Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Detachment 1 leader, assumes authority from Christopher Phelps, DPAA Indo-Pacific director, during a Detachment 1 change of leadership ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, July 15, 2026.

July 23, 2026

Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Detachment 1 Welcomes New Leadership

BANGKOK — Leadership of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Detachment 1 was officially passed to its newest leader, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jee Chung, July 15, 2026. Chung, who took control of Detachment 1 during a change of leadership ceremony held at the U.S. Embassy grounds in Bangkok, was previously assigned as the Director of Plans and Joint Coordination, 7th Air Force, Osan Air Base, South Korea.

Kelly McKeague, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency director, and Jennifer Sabas, Director of the Daniel K. Inouye Institute, unveil the flag during a flag presentation ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 17, 2026.

July 20, 2026

DPAA Receives flag honoring Senator Daniel K. Inouye’s legacy

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency received a United States flag flown at half-staff over the U.S. Capitol following the passing of Sen. Daniel K. Inouye during a ceremony held in the atrium of the DPAA Daniel K. Inouye Center for Excellence on July 17.

Jeff J. Williams, next of kin to U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Larry Potts, and Lorin Walker, next of kin to U.S. Air Force Capt. Bruce Walker, embrace each other during the 2026 Vietnam War Annual Government Briefing in Arlington, Virginia

July 15, 2026

Gold Star Family Members Have Chance Encounter at Vietnam War Annual Government Briefing

ARLINGTON, Va. — While attending the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency’s Vietnam War Annual Government Briefing, June 25-26, 2026, two Gold Star family members had the chance encounter of a lifetime.

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