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Dr. Traci Van Deest, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) Scientific Recovery Expert, gives a brief of the recovery and identification process of identifying unaccounted for personnel during a Family Member Update (FMU) in Norfolk, Virginia, Nov. 19, 2022. FMU’s give family members of MIA personnel the opportunity to speak with government officials face-to-face about their specific cases. These events include formal presentations, question and answer sessions, and one-one-one discussions designed to keep family members informed of DPAA’s mission to account for those still missing while addressing their individual needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel Owings)

NORFOLK, VA Nov. 29, 2022

DPAA hosts first FY 2023 FMU in Norfolk, VA

NORFOLK, VA — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) hosted the first Family Member Update (FMU) of the fiscal year 2023, providing more than 150 family members with updates in Norfolk, Virginia, Nov. 19.

airmen screening dirt for remains

Nov. 22, 2022

Mighty Ninety defender uses language skills to support crucial mission

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. — A LEAP Airman who was recently attached to the 90th Missile Wing recently participated in a DPAA mission to Germany to assist in recovering lost Airmen from World War II.

memorial service

Oct. 19, 2022

DLA assists in the search for MIA personnel

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA partners with the DPAA office in the search for service members missing in action around the world.

People talking and taking notes

Oct. 8, 2021

Airman's heritage supports POW/MIA mission

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — The U.S. Air Force has many opportunities for Airmen to develop skills they already have.

Four people lift a drape off a poster, which is sitting on an easel.

July 27, 2021

DOD Unveils 2021 POW/MIA Recognition Day Poster

The Defense Department creates a poster each year in advance of POW/MIA Recognition Day, which highlights the department's ongoing efforts to provide the fullest possible accounting of the service members still missing from past conflicts.

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Washington, D.C.
2300 Defense Pentagon
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Washington, D.C. 20301-2300
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