OUR MISSION

The National League of POW/MIA Families, incorporated on May 28, 1970, was formed with a threefold mission: to obtain the release of all prisoners of war, to achieve the fullest possible accounting for the missing, and to secure the repatriation of all recoverable remains of those who died serving our nation during the Vietnam War.

Today, the League's ongoing mission focuses on advocacy for and education on the "fullest possible accounting for the thousands Americans still missing and unaccounted-for from the Vietnam War. We work to ensure that the U.S. government continues to uphold its sacred obligation to servicemen and their families - an obligation that does not expire with the passage of time.

The League advances this mission by informing U.S. policymakers with accurate, historical context; supporting the families and communities who carry the promise of accountability; and educating the public on the scope and significance of the unresolved POW/MIA issue.


What We Do

  • Advocate directly with the U.S. government, as well as Southeast Asian governments, to increase resources for the accounting mission with a primary objective on serious investigations into those unaccounted-for from the Vietnam War

  • Monitor and report on the activities of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) and related casualty offices

  • Publish newsletters, reports, and briefing documents for families, policymakers, and the public

  • Coordinate public awareness events, ceremonies, and educational programs nationwide

  • Serve as a trusted resource for families seeking information about their missing loved ones case

  • Maintain a historical record of the POW/MIA issue with accuracy and institutional memory

The League is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by memberships, donations, and the dedication of volunteers across the country.