Latest "pow mia" stories

Trump insulted vets in private, former Chief of Staff Kelly confirms

The retired Marine Corps general expressed disgust over comments made by his former boss.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

Lawmakers urge defense leaders to send Bowe Bergdahl to trial again

The former prisoner of war had his conviction thrown out by a federal judge last week.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

New evidence declares soldier POW before death in Korean War

No initial evidence or eyewitness testimony pointed to his POW status.

By Staff Reports

11 months ago

Korean War soldier who disappeared identified, buried

Army Sgt. Alfred Sidney was reported missing in action in May 1951 after his unit was attacked in South Korea, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency said.

By Kathy McCormack, The Associated Press

12 months ago

Korean War soldier killed in 1950 buried after remains identified

Cpl. Walter Smead was laid to rest near his rural upstate New York hometown.

2 years ago

West Virginia soldier’s remains identified from Korean War

The soldier's unit was attacked in North Korea and he was reported missing in action Dec. 12, 1950.

2 years ago