How many POW MIA are still missing from Vietnam?
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How many POW MIA are still missing from Vietnam?
Current Status of Unaccounted-for Americans Lost in the Vietnam War
| Vietnam | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Original Missing | 1,973 | 2,646 |
| Repatriated and Identified | 729 | 1,061[1] |
| Remaining Missing | 1,244 | 1,584 |
How many American soldiers are still MIA in Vietnam?
Of the more than 2,000 American soldiers still missing in Vietnam, most are listed as dead — despite a lack of supporting physical evidence. The U.S. government prefers to concentrate search efforts on what it calls “discrepancy” cases — those soldiers believed to be alive when they lost contact with American forces.
How many soldiers are still MIA?
As of December 30, 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, there were still 72,550 U.S. servicemen and civilians still unaccounted for from World War II.
Did the Air Force see combat in Vietnam?
The Air Force and the Navy flew their initial combat missions in late 1964 and early 1965. The Vietnam War began in earnest in March 1965 with Operation Rolling Thunder, which sent US aircraft on strikes against targets in North Vietnam.
How many MIA are there today?
The remains of almost 82,000 Americans are still missing, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA).
What was the largest air force base in Vietnam?
Cam Ranh Base
| Cam Ranh Air Force Base | |
|---|---|
| Built | 1965 |
| In use | 1965–present |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
How many a6 Intruders were lost in Vietnam?
84 A-6 Intruders
A-6 Intruder – Operational History During the course of operations over Vietnam, a total of 84 A-6 Intruders were lost with the majority (56) downed by anti-aircraft artillery and other ground fire.
