DPAA Recovery Team Conducts Operations in Laos, March 2026
From March 6 to 30, 2026, Recovery Team 3 of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency conducted operations in Laos, recovering aircraft wreckage and possible remains. The mission exemplifies U.S. efforts to provide closure for families of missing service members from the Vietnam War.
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The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency's Recovery Team 3 operated in Laos from March 6 to 30, 2026, uncovering evidence including aircraft wreckage and potential remains. This mission involved 13 service members and aimed to account for U.S. personnel missing from the Vietnam War, with findings to be analyzed at the Daniel K.
Inouye DPAA Center of Excellence. The team engaged with local villagers, contributing supplies and building relationships. Despite adverse conditions, the team honored recovered remains with a ceremony in Pakse. The humanitarian aspect of their work was emphasized through interactions with local children, reflecting a commitment to both the mission and community support.
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