— NATIONAL LEAGUE OF FAMILIES OF AMERICAN PRISONERS & MISSING IN SOUTHEAST ASIA —
YOU ARE
NOT FORGOTTEN
The National League of POW/MIA Families continues to push for the fullest possible accounting of Americans still missing from the Vietnam War by providing educational historical context to U.S. policymakers and by continuing to spreading awareness to the public at home and abroad.
Founded by and for the families of the missing in 1970.
MISSION STATUS
As of , the number of Americans Missing and Unaccounted-for from the Vietnam War is 1,566.
2025 IDENTIFICATIONS
U.S. Army Master Sgt.
Donald Peter Gervais
Date of Identification: 5/16/2025
U.S. Navy Captain
Thomas Edwin Scheurich
Date of Identification:
4/23/2025
U.S.A.F. Colonel
Walter Renelt
Date of Identification:
6/23/2025
U.S.A.F. Staff Sgt.
Henry Gish
Date of Identification:
6/23/2025
U.S.A.F. Tech Sgt.
Donald Springsteadah
Date of Identification:
6/23/2025
U.S.A.F. Tech Sgt.
Willis Hall
Date of Identification:
6/23/2025
U.S.A.F. Master Sgt.
James Calfee
Date of Identification:
8/11/2025
The following are Vietnam War Servicemen and Civilians who have been formally identified by DPAA - they are not forgotten…
RECENT NEWS
LEAGUE UPDATES
MARCH 2026Our most recent newsletter contains three important updates: first is a letter from Ann Mills-Griffiths, second is an update on operations from the Executive Director, and the last is information about our 2026-2028 Board of Directors Election.
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Three Important Updates For Our Community
DPAA
MARCH 2026DPAA Conducts Repatriation Ceremony in Laos
“This joint field activity was conducted amidst considerable hardship, especially at excavation sites on steep mountains and in unfavorable weather,” said Maythong Thammavongsa, Deputy minister at ministry of Foreign Affairs and senior MIA committee advisor for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. “However, with the excellent cooperation of the Lao and American teams and the close collaboration of central and local authorities, this work was made possible.”
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WASHINGTON TIMES
NOVEMBER 2025Hegseth in Hanoi: Pursuit of lost Americans from the Vietnam War a top Pentagon priority
The recent article which was published by the Washington Times, written by Bill Gertz, is an insightful piece about the current state of not only Secretary of War Hegseth's recent trip to Vietnam, but also perceptions of where Accounting Mission stands as a whole
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Founded 1970 · Our Mandate
THE FULLEST
POSSIBLE ACCOUNTING
Founded by the families themselves in 1970, the League has served for more than five decades as the primary non-governmental voice for a full and honest accounting of every American still unaccounted-for from the Vietnam War. We inform policymakers, preserve the historical record, and ensure families are never left without representation.
Accountability
Advocating for the fullest possible accounting as a government obligation and national priority
Families
Standing with those who have waited decades for answers, dignity, and the recognition their loved ones deserve.
History
Preserving and conveying the full historical record of the POW/MIA issue with accuracy and without political distortion.
Education
Informing the public, institutions, and elected officials — because those who carry a duty to act must first understand the record.
KEY DOCUMENTS
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THE LEAGUE’S SOCIAL MEDIA
The League is always seeking photos of POW/MIA flags, monuments, Missing Man Honors Tables, and POW/MIA empty chairs from your community to feature on our social media pages and website.
Sharing with us is easy, just send your photos via direct message to the League’s Facebook page or email us at national.league@pow-miafamilies.org with a brief description of when & where the photo was taken. All proper credits will be given.
Planning on holding a public awareness rally, dedication, or other event?
Please send us a message at national.league@pow-miafamiles.org or call our office and you may be eligible to make it on our calendar!