March 21, 2025

New DNA Technology Helps Identify Missing WWII Aviator

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists at the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency have successfully identified a missing U.S. service member with the aid of an advanced DNA capture method on March 6, 2025.

March 12, 2025

DPAA Disinterment Team Attends Liberation of Manila 80th Anniversary Ceremony

MANILA, Philippines — A solemn ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Manila was held Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial.

March 11, 2025

EOD Techs Ensure Safe Recovery Mission Operations

SAM NUEA, Laos — An estimated two million tons of bombs were dropped in Laos during the Vietnam War marking a unique challenge the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has when sending teams to search and recover remains of unaccounted-for personnel.

Feb. 24, 2025

DPAA Unveils 2025 Poster Honoring Missing Service Members

SACRAMENTO, California — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency unveiled its 2025 National POW/MIA Recognition Day poster during a ceremony held at the start of its Family Member Update, Feb. 22.Each year, the agency designs a

Feb. 20, 2025

A Day to Remember

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency welcomed students from the Aliamanu Middle School for the third annual Student Summit Career Day at DPAA’s facilities, Feb. 13, 2025.The student summit is a