Defense Recognition Ceremonies

Contemporary military events and briefings, highlighting recognition ceremonies and updates for family members of service members.

A family member asks a question during the Korean War and Cold War Annual Government Briefings at Arlington, Virginia, July 26, 2022. Over 400 family members and veterans gathered during the two-day event to recieve updates regarding their loved ones who are still unaccounted. This event marked the first of its kind since 2019, breaking the three-year hiatus and giving families the opportunity to meet in person and hear from the people driving the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency's (DPAA) mission.
A family member asks a question during the Korean War and Cold War Annual Government Briefings at Arlington, Virginia, July 26, 2022. Over 400 family members and veterans gathered during the two-day event to recieve updates regarding their loved ones who are still unaccounted. This event marked the first of its kind since 2019, breaking the three-year hiatus and giving families the opportunity to meet in person and hear from the people driving the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency's (DPAA) mission.