180120-N-TM112-3732 XIANGKOUANG PROVINCE, Lao People's Democratic republic (Jan. 20, 2018) Dr. Veronica Joseph shows material evidence and explains the excavation process, during a site visit in Khammouan province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) recovery teams deployed to the area in hopes of locating U.S. service members who went missing during the Vietnam War. The mission of DPAA is to provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing personnel to their families and the nation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amara R. Timberlake/Released)