Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA)

Our mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing personnel to their families and the nation.

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On June 6, members of DPAA’s Investigation Team conducted an underwater investigation in Vietnam, using an autonomous underwater vehicle and divers to collect evidence and survey the site.

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DPAA will disinter 49 Unknowns, across nine @usabmc cemeteries throughout Europe this summer. The team will ensure our fallen heroes are honored with the utmost dignity, respect, and care.​

📸 by Staff Sgt. Shay Stuart
@AmbasciataUSA

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The 26 Europe-Mediterranean Disinterment Team disinterred 4 Unknowns from the Florence American Cemetery in Italy Via Cassia, June 17. The remains will be carefully transferred to the laboratory in Offutt AFB for further analyses and potential identification.

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Expedition Unknow part 2 is out now! Check out the preview below! ​

​https://t.co/ZWkkXD273F​

#ExpeditionUnknown #DPAA #POWMIA #UntilTheyAreHome #DiscoveryChannel

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Here are some photos from the filming of the episode.

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Tonight, check out the second part of the of the two-part season premiere of Expedition Unknown where host Josh Gates joins a DPAA recovery mission and see the ongoing effort to fulfill our nation's promise to account those still missing from the WWII hell ship Ōryoku Maru.

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DPAA personnel disinterred eight caskets from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific on June 29 as part of the ongoing Korean War Identification project. Phase 7 is the last phase for the Korean War disinterment project.
📷Sgt. Anthony Todd

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Honorable Obadal's visit underscored ongoing commitment to fulfilling the nation’s promise to provide the fullest possible accounting for those who never returned home and the families still awaiting answers.
📷 Staff Sgt. Taylor Crul
#DPAA #NeverForget #OurPromise

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The Honorable Michael Obadal, Under Secretary of the Army, visited the Daniel K. Inouye DPAA Center of Excellence on June 26 for a firsthand look at the scientific and operational efforts behind DPAA's mission.

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Collaboration with senior leadership like CMSSF is vital to ensure DPAA has the strategic support and resources necessary to execute our sacred mission. We appreciate his time, leadership, and continued commitment to our team and the families we serve.
📷SSgt. Taylor Crul

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It was an honor to host the Space Force CMS John Bentivegna, at the Daniel K. Inouye DPAA Center of Excellence on June 25. During his visit, CMSSF toured our laboratory facilities and received an in-depth briefing on DPAA’s global operations and scientific capabilities.

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For those unable to attend in person, the update will also be available to watch online at the link below, ensuring families everywhere can stay connected to the progress being made. https://t.co/QQmIctH0v9
#DPAA #NeverForget #OurPromise

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Join us for the Vietnam War Annual Government Briefing June 25 - 26 starting at 9am EST.
DPAA leadership and subject matter experts will provide information on recovery missions, laboratory identification processes, and the latest case developments.

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The engagement highlighted the vital role of support networks behind service members and reinforced the shared commitment to honoring those who have not yet returned home.

📸 by Army Sgt. Anthony Todd

#DPAA #PALS #MARFORPAC

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Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium Spouse Program visited the Daniel K. Inouye DPAA Center of Excellence on June 18. Guests toured the laboratories and learned how forensic experts use scientific analysis to identify remains, bringing long-awaited answers to families.

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@SECNAV Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao toured the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency laboratory and met with personnel supporting the mission to account for missing U.S. personnel. #DPAA #UntilTheyAreHome

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Searching for a missing WWII B-17 in Germany, a DPAA team uncovered an unexpected piece of wartime history beneath the forest floor. Read the full story: https://t.co/49PxzXf7Hb

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DPAA personnel respectfully disinterred three caskets from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. These possible remains have been transferred to our Hawaii laboratory for forensic analysis as we continue our mission to identify our "Unknown" service members.​
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DPAA hosted New Zealand Consul General to Hawai'i Stuart Horne and Deputy Consul General Erin Sampson at our facility. The visit focused on the critical international cooperation and partnership required to locate and identify possible remains worldwide.
#DPAA #Diplomacy

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Honored to host Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict Derrick Anderson at our Hawaii facility. The visit included a tour of our laboratory and briefings on the complex global operations required to recover and identify possible remains.​
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