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POW/MIA Agency identifies Detroit-area airman killed in WWII
Authorities have identified the remains of a Detroit-area man who died when his aircraft was shot down in Romania during World War II.
By AP Staff
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Air Force Col. (ret.) Joseph Kittinger, who set parachute record, dies
Kittinger, a Vietnam War fighter pilot and former POW, parachuted from 19 miles high, a record that stood for more than 50 years.
Military identifies remains of WWII B-17 crew member taken prisoner
Tech. Sgt. William F. Teaff was assigned to the 351st Bombardment Squadron, 100th Bombardment Group (Heavy), 8th Air Force, when his plane was shot down in March 1944.
Posting POW footage on social media may constitute human rights violation
The Geneva Convention protects prisoners of war.
By Sarah Sicard
Nationwide celebrations mark 100 years of remembrance of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Nov. 9 and 10 will be the first time in 78 years that Tomb Guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery will allow visitors to enter the chains surrounding the Tomb, allowing the public to lay flowers.
Last Air Force POW officially retires
Lt Col. Rob Sweet, the last serving prisoner of war in the Air Force, retires.
By Jack Erwin