Latest "POW" stories

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 months ago

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

8 months ago

WWII soldier, taken prisoner in the Philippines, accounted for

Pvt. Leroy M. Slenker was a member of the 75th Ordnance Depot Company in the Philippines in late 1941.

By Jessica Edwards

9 months ago

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.

12 months ago

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.

17 months ago

Posting POW footage on social media may constitute human rights violation

The Geneva Convention protects prisoners of war.

By Sarah Sicard

21 months ago