Latest "remains" stories

Medal of Honor recipient, a chaplain who died in captivity, identified among Korean War remains

Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Kapaun was awarded the Medal of Honor and recognized by the Catholic Church for his actions in battle and in the POW camp where he died.

By Harm Venhuizen

3 years ago

Work to recover fallen troops in North Korea halted amid diplomatic impasse

U.S. military officials have been unable to get a new agreement from North Korean leaders on new recovery missions.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

US sends coffins, flags to North Korean border to receive war remains

The U.S. has prepared 158 metal coffins to fly the remains home.

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

5 years ago

Dive team uncovers WWII pilot’s remains in Pacific

The remains were found near the islands of Palau and are being analyzed for identification.

By Victoria Leoni

6 years ago

Military recovers additional remains from Niger ambush

The widow of the Army sergeant separated during the deadly ambush has questioned why she was not allowed to view his body before burial.

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

6 years ago

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