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The USS Oklahoma photographed at sea, date unknown, during World War I. The ship has been painted with camouflage to protect it from submarines. The Oklahoma was involved in the Dec. 7 attack on Pearl Harbor in which it was sunk by enemy aircraft.

Dec. 6, 2024

Pearl Harbor – The March of Time and The Enduring Promise

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — A total of 83 years has passed since the day that brought the United States into the Second World War, a day which President Franklin Roosevelt described to the nation as “a date which will live in infamy,” the attack on Pearl Harbor. Three generations have passed since the Dec. 7, 1941 attack, with approximately 100,000 American Veterans of the Second World War remaining. Less than two dozen of them are survivors of Pearl Harbor.

An Arkansas National Guard Honor Guardsman presents the flag to Trent Fletcher, U.S. Army Sgt. Charles Beaty’s nephew, during the sergeant’s funeral, Nov. 19, 2024.

Nov. 27, 2024

Fallen Arkansas Soldier returned home with help from Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

LAKE CITY, Ark. — After almost 75 years, a U.S. Army sergeant, who served in World War II and the Korean War, was finally laid to rest with full military honors in his hometown of Lake City, Nov. 19, 2024. That same day, the flags across the state of Arkansas were flown at half-staff in honor of U.S. Army Sgt. Charles Beaty, who was positively identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency on April 5, 2024.

John Figuerres, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency acting deputy director for operations, welcomes retired U.S. Navy Adm. Harry Harris, former U.S. ambassador to South Korea and the 24th USINDOPACOM commander, and National Defense University CAPSTONE fellows during a DPAA tour at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 15, 2024.

Nov. 15, 2024

DPAA Hosts NDU CAPSTONE Fellows

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — Retired U.S. Navy Adm. Harry Harris, former U.S. ambassador to South Korea and the 24th USINDOPACOM commander, and National Defense University CAPSTONE fellows visited the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 15, 2024.

U.S. service members and distinguished guests bow their head during the invocation on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 31, 2024. DPAA Marines were joined by Marine Corps Forces, Pacific senior leaders and DPAA senior leadership to celebrate the 249th Marine Corps birthday, highlighting the overlap of commitment, pride, and professionalism these two organizations share. DPAA's mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting of U.S. personnel to their families and the nation. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lesley Cisneros)

Nov. 4, 2024

DPAA Marines Celebrate 249th USMC Birthday with Top Pacific Marine Commander

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency hosted a cake cutting ceremony honoring the United States Marine Corps’ 249th Birthday at the command’s headquarters on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 31, 2024. Guest speaker, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James F. Glynn, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific commander, highlighted the Corps' enduring legacy and the critical missions Marines undertake, especially within DPAA.

A rare photograph of Allied POWs marching in formation at Cabanatuan Prison in the early 1940s.

Oct. 30, 2024

Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Makes 100th Cabanatuan Identification

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) marked a significant milestone with the 100th identification from the World War II Cabanatuan prison camp in the Philippines.

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