An Army Chaplain leads the audience in a closing prayer
An Army Chaplain leads the audience in a closing prayer that was attending the Medal of Honor ceremony in honor of retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins and Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat in the East Room of ... More
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat just before posthumously awarding him the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished hims... More
U.S. Army Specialist Julian Turner assigned to Defense
U.S. Army Specialist Julian Turner assigned to Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), sorts through soil at the wet screening station as part of a DPAA recovery mission in Attapeu Province, Lao People’s Demo... More
Members of 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense
Members of 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), wait as U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. David Speigel scans an excavation unit of hazardous materials, as part of a DPAA recovery ... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins saluting
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins saluting at the end of a press conference right after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of... More
Members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA),
Members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), builds retaining walls on the outer perimeter of excavation units, as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Province, Socialist... More
Members of 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense
Members of 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), examines the excavation site before recovery operations begin as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Ku... More
Hugh Tuller, anthropologist, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt.
Hugh Tuller, anthropologist, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. David Uribe assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) sort through surface debris as part of a DPAA recovery mission in Attapeu Province, Lao... More
Members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Command (DPAA),
Members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Command (DPAA), excavate as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Province, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Mar. 23, 2016. DPAA teammates deplo... More
A bouquet of roses, left to remember the dead, adorns
A bouquet of roses, left to remember the dead, adorns the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014. In the background is the wreath honoring Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat who was posthumously awa... More
President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to
President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-combat... More
President Barack Obama thanking retired Command Sgt.
President Barack Obama thanking retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins for his service just after awarding him the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished h... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating in a press conference just after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-... More
Members of 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense
Members of 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), rehearse MEDEVAC operations, as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Province, Socialist Republi... More
President Barack Obama applauding retired Command Sgt.
President Barack Obama applauding retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins for his heroism just after Adkins was awarded the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins disting... More
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat just before posthumously awarding him the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished hims... More
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of retired
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins just before awarding him the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished ... More
U.S Army Maj. Scot Mohr assigned to Defense POW/MIA
U.S Army Maj. Scot Mohr assigned to Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), screens soil with a local villager as part of a DPAA recovery mission in Attapeu Province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic Jan. 22,... More
Members of 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense
Members of 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), rehearse MEDEVAC operations, as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Province, Socialist Republi... More
Base camp for 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense
Base camp for 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), erected in the jungle, as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Province, Socialist Republic o... More
Members of 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense
Members of 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), excavate a unit as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Province, Socialist Republic of Vietnam,... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brett Majesky with the Defense
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brett Majesky with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), sweeps the loose soil in a excavation unit as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Province,... More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Pedro Hernandez assigned to
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Pedro Hernandez assigned to Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), wet screens soil as part of a DPAA recovery mission in Attapeu Province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic Jan. 22, ... More
Members of 16-2LA Recovery Team 3 assigned to the Defense
Members of 16-2LA Recovery Team 3 assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Command (DPAA) cross a small river as part of a DPAA recovery mission in Attapeu province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic Feb. 9, 2... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Timothy Anderson with the Defense
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Timothy Anderson with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), cuts the hair of a Vietnamese Official as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Province, Socia... More
Karen McCaslin and Dr. William Sloat stand next to
Karen McCaslin and Dr. William Sloat stand next to the wreath honoring their brother, posthumous Medal of Honor recipient Spc. 4 Donald Sloat, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014.... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating in a press conference just after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-... More
Members of 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense
Members of 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Command (DPAA), rehearse MEDIVAC operations, as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Province, Socialist Republ... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins laughing
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins laughing while on stage just before President Barack Obama awards him with the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguishe... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating in a press conference just after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sean Johnson with the Defense
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sean Johnson with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), excavates soil around tree roots as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Province, Socialist Rep... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bishop with the Defense
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bishop with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), eats during a lunch with local villagers as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Province, Soci... More
Dr. Bill Sloat pauses after laying a wreath at the
Dr. Bill Sloat pauses after laying a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in honor of his brother Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week in Washington, D.C.,... More
Members of 16-2LA Recovery Team 3 assigned to the Defense
Members of 16-2LA Recovery Team 3 assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) pose for a team photo as part of a DPAA recovery mission in Attapeu province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic Feb. 12,... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bishop with the Defense
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bishop with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Command (DPAA), excavates soil around tree roots as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Province, Socialist R... More
Members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA),
Members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), work to remove a massive stone in an excavation unit as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Province, Socialist Republic of V... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Lorena Contreras assigned to Defense
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Lorena Contreras assigned to Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), sweeps the loose soil from an excavated unit as part of a DPAA recovery mission in Attapeu Province, Lao People’s Demo... More
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial docent makes a rubbing
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial docent makes a rubbing for the family of Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014. Sloat distinguish... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brett Majesky with the Defense
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brett Majesky with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), unwraps marking flags as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Province, Socialist Republic o... More
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins saluting
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins saluting at the end of a press conference right after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of... More
Detail of the wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Detail of the wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial honoring Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week, in Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014. Sloat distinguished... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Lorena Contreras assigned to the
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Lorena Contreras assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) dry screens soil sediment with a local villager as part of a DPAA recovery mission in Attapeu province, Lao People’... More
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of retired
President Barack Obama describes the heroism of retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins just before awarding him Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished hims... More
Dr. Bill Sloat participating in a press conference
Dr. Bill Sloat participating in a press conference just after accepting the Medal of Honor on behalf of his brother Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished himself w... More
Dr. Bill Sloat lays a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans
Dr. Bill Sloat lays a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Sept. 17, 2014, in honor of his brother Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week. Sloat distinguish... More
President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to
President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-combat... More
Members of 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense
Members of 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), excavate soil from a unit as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Province, Socialist Republic o... More
President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to
President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat, accepting on his behalf is his brother Dr. Bill Sloat in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished h... More
Bags of blankets sit in line ready for members of 16-2VM
Bags of blankets sit in line ready for members of 16-2VM Recovery Team One hands them out to local villagers working as part of a Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) recovery mission in To Mo Rong District... More
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial docent makes a rubbing
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial docent makes a rubbing for the family of Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014. Sloat distinguish... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bishop with the Defense
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bishop with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Command (DPAA), assembles the framework for a dry screen station, as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Prov... More
Jack Kenkeo assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting
Jack Kenkeo assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) shares family photos with local villagers during a break as part of a DPAA recovery mission in Attapeu province, Lao People’s Democratic Repu... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Alex Avila, assigned to Defense
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Alex Avila, assigned to Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), removes soil from an excavation unit as part of a DPAA recovery mission in Attapeu Province, Lao People’s Democratic Rep... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Diana Halferty assigned to Defense
U.S. Air Force Capt. Diana Halferty assigned to Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), smiles as she sorts through debris at the dry screening station as part of a DPAA recovery mission in Attapeu Province, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Myky Nguyen with the Defense
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Myky Nguyen with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Command (DPAA), sweeps the floor of an excavated unit as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Province, So... More
President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to
President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat, accepting on his behalf is his brother Dr. Bill Sloat in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished h... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brett Majesky passes a broom
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brett Majesky passes a broom to Army Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bishop with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Pr... More
Members of 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense
Members of 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) and local villagers prepare to have lunch, as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Province, Soci... More
Members of 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense
Members of 16-2VM Recovery Team One with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), pose with the POW/MIA flag for a group photo as part of a DPAA recovery mission in To Mo Rong District, Kun Tum Province, S... More