NATIONAL LEAGUE OF FAMILIES OF AMERICAN PRISONERS & MISSING IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
As of , the number of Americans Missing and Unaccounted-for from the Vietnam War is 1,566.
2025 Identifications
U.S. Army Master Sgt.
Donald Peter Gervais
Date of Identification: 5/16/2025
U.S. Navy Captain
Thomas Edwin Scheurich
Date of Identification:
4/23/2025
U.S.A.F. Colonel
Walter Renelt
Date of Identification:
6/23/2025
U.S.A.F. Staff Sgt.
Henry Gish
Date of Identification:
6/23/2025
U.S.A.F. Tech Sgt.
Donald Springsteadah
Date of Identification:
6/23/2025
U.S.A.F. Tech Sgt.
Willis Hall
Date of Identification:
6/23/2025
U.S.A.F. Master Sgt.
James Calfee
Date of Identification:
8/11/2025
The following are Vietnam War Servicemen and Civilians who have been formally identified by DPAA - they are not forgotten…
RECENT NEWS
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The recent article which was published by the Washington Times, written by Bill Gertz, is an insightful piece about the current state of not only Secretary of War Hegseth's recent trip to Vietnam, but also perceptions of where Accounting Mission stands as a whole. Link below!
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/nov/3/pete-hegseth-hanoi-pursuit-lost-americans-vietnam-war-top-pentagon/ -
Due to the lapse of appropriations, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has been forced to cancel its Joint Field Activities (JFA) in Vietnam and Laos that were planned for late October through early December. The JFA in Laos consisted of three recovery teams and one investigation team, while the JFA in Vietnam consisted of two recovery teams and one investigation team, all of which cannot be deployed. Not affected by the lapse of appropriations are the two Vietnamese recovery teams, both of which will start operations next week. DPAA military and contractor personnel continue to advance the noble mission of providing the fullest possible accounting for U.S. missing personnel to their families and the nation.
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Last night, July 13th 2025, we were pleased to see a large POW/MIA display grace MetLife Stadium during the FIFA Club Finals. We commend those who organized this, and are elated such large venues and organizations continue to spread awareness for the many still missing and unaccounted-for!
IMPORTANT
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THE LEAGUE’S SOCIAL MEDIA
The League is always seeking photos of POW/MIA flags, monuments, Missing Man Honors Tables, and POW/MIA empty chairs from your community to feature on our social media pages and website.
Sharing with us is easy, just send your photos via direct message to the League’s Facebook page or email us at national.league@pow-miafamiles.org with a brief description of when & where the photo was taken. All proper credits will be given.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Planning on holding a public awareness rally, dedication, or other event?
Please shoot us a message at national.league@pow-miafamiles.org or call our office and you may be eligible to make it on our calendar!