Dr. Jay Veith Attends the American Legion's 105th Annual Convention
This past Saturday, League advisor, Dr. Jay Veith, spoke at the American Legion's 105th National Convention in New Orleans to discuss POW/MIA updates.
A link to his most recent and highly informative assessment is available to download near the bottom of this page titled "February 2024 Intel Assessment".
Deputy Minister of National Defense Visits DPAA
This past Saturday, League advisor, Dr. Jay Veith, spoke at the American Legion's 105th National Convention in New Orleans to discuss POW/MIA updates.
A link to his most recent and highly informative assessment is available to download near the bottom of this page titled "February 2024 Intel Assessment"
DPAA senior leaders and civilian employees host a tour for Senior Lt. Gen. Vo Minh Luong, Deputy Minister of National Defense Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 6, 2024. The visit included a signing of the visitor’s logbook, laboratory tour, and a gift exchange between key leaders.
NOTE: DPAA has assured not only the League, but the American people, that their operational priority is on VIETNAM WAR accounting efforts.
To see more photos and learn additional information about this tour, click the link below! ↓↓↓
DPAA Conducts Honorable Carry Ceremony - July 28th, 2024
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Connor Dougherty, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, transfers potential osseous material during an honorable carry at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 28, 2024. The cases were transferred to DPAA laboratories for scientific analysis and possible identification.
To see a few more photos, click the link below ↓↓↓
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration & DPAA Agree to Share Ocean Exploration Data
"The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) have signed a formal memorandum of understanding (MOU) to share data and scientific information, and collaborate on ocean exploration work that contributes to the missions of both federal agencies." This is great news for those interested in increased accounting efforts in the territorial waters of Southeast Asia - Full article is below ↓↓↓ www.noaa.gov/news-release/noaa-defense-powmia-accounting-agency-agree-to-share-ocean-exploration-data
World War II Veteran Accounted for - 8/2/24
U.S. Army Technician Fifth Grade (Tech5) Harold D. Pittis, 21, of Freeport, Ohio, killed during World War II, was announced as being accounted for today by DPAA. "In February 1945, Pittis was assigned to Company G, 2nd Battalion, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division. His regiment was engaged in fierce fighting near the town of Biesdorf, Germany, when he was reported killed in action by small arms fire on Feb. 8. His body was unable to be recovered due to intense fighting against heavily reinforced German forces on an elevated position. Despite various recovery attempts, Pittis’s remains were not accounted for during or after the war."
To see a photo, newspaper article, and the official news release, scroll through the images below.
Welcome home, sir.
DPAA Weekly Update - 7/22/24
"U.S. service members with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) drape a U.S. flag over a casket during a disinterment ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, July 15, 2024. The United States suffered approximately 36,500 casualties during the Korean War, making up over 90% of non-Korean UN losses."
FOR CLARIFICATION - The families of these American heroes did NOT suffer uncertainty all these years, as they were known dead from the time of loss. The National League of POW/MIA Families fully supports these efforts, providing DPAA honors its pledge to continue to put "highest operational priority" on Vietnam War accounting efforts, including answers for the impacted families when remains are not recoverable.