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.

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.

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.

July 2, 2026

Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Korea DMZ Observation Mission

CHEORWON, South Korea — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency deployed a team of five multifunctional experts to the Republic of Korea during the week of May 11 – 15, 2026. The team observed current ROK recovery operations in the Demilitarized Zone at White Horse Hill and conducted a joint observation mission at ROK Guard Post 613 in the vicinity of Hill 111.

July 2, 2026

Acting Navy Secretary Visits DPAA Recovery Site in Vietnam

VIETNAM — The Acting Secretary of the Navy recently visited a Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency excavation site in Vietnam, June 23, 2026. During the visit to the site, Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao observed firsthand the rigorous operations DPAA conducts to recover missing U.S. personnel from past conflicts.