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North Korea’s silence stalls recovery of America’s war dead

Pentagon officials say the recovery and identification of U.S. service members lost during the Korean War is being hindered by North Korea.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

3 weeks ago

Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Alfred W. Pezzella, killed during World War II, was accounted for April 6, 2023.

DNA analysis helps identify remains of WWII veteran

Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Alfred W. Pezzella will be buried in Bourne, Massachusetts.

7 weeks ago

Remains of three American service members killed in WWII identified

The remains of two soldiers and an airman killed in World War II have been identified, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.

By Jessica Edwards

7 months ago

Remains of corporal captured during WWII in Philippines identified

The corporal was a member of the 48th Materiel Squadron, in the Philippines, when Japanese forces invaded the Philippine Islands in December 1941.

By Staff Report

8 months ago

Army Air Forces pilot identified decades after his death

Army Air Forces 1st Lt. George W. Winger was accounted for Jan. 24, 2023, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.

By Jessica Edwards

8 months ago

Remains of fighter pilot shot down in WWII identified

Defense Department officials say 1st Lt. Carl D. Nesbitt died when his plane was shot down during a bombing mission over Leipzig, Germany in May 1944.

9 months ago