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Former Vietnam Pilot and POW shares his story at Misawa Air Base
November 20, 2024 — Leadership is a necessity in times of war and adversity, and few understand this better than retired U.S. Air Force Col. Leon “Lee” Ellis. For him, leadership goes beyond authority and decision-making—it is a profound commitment to resilience, selfless service, and inspiring others, even in the face of overwhelming adversity... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Darryl Scarver, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander’s action group director, poses with retired Col. Leon Ellis, former Vietnam War pilot and prisoner of war, after a presentation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 15, 2024.

State-of-the-Art Lab Helps Identify Lost Service Members
November 10, 2015 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Sifting through the remains of lost military members is no easy task, but it’s one researchers and scientists take very seriously at the Defense POW/MIA... MORE

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Claudia Smallman, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency recovery noncommissioned officer. While at DPAA, he spoke with service members about the importance of the agency's joint mission in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. The mission of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency is to provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing personnel to their families and the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. La'Shanette Garrett)

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