The National League of POW/MIA Families, incorporated on May 28, 1970, was formed to obtain the release of all prisoners, the fullest possible accounting for the missing and        repatriation of all recoverable remains of those who died serving our nation during the Vietnam War.  Without the League, America's POW/MIAs would long ago have been forgotten.  The League is proud that our efforts led to today's world-wide mission.  We are also proud that our flag is universally and legally recognized as the symbol of America's commitment to recover our POW/MIAs.

Our goal is simple; heighten public awareness to the plight of American Prisoners of War and Missing in Action.

The goals of this organization are coincident with those of activists nationwide in the approach to the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action issue: the return of all LIVE American POW/MIAs, repatriation of the remains of those who have not survived and comprehensive explanations for cases where the previous two options do not exist.

The mission of DPAA is to Provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing personnel to their families and the nation.

Within this mission, the DPAA search for missing personnel from World War II (WWII), the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf Wars, and other recent conflicts. Our research and operational missions include coordination with hundreds of countries and municipalities around the world. 

To learn about the DPAA efforts and how you can support them please visit the DPAA FAQ page.