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    Honorable carry of unknowns from the Battle of Tarawa [Image 1 of 5]

    Honorable carry of unknowns from the Battle of Tarawa

    HI, UNITED STATES

    11.20.2018

    Photo by Sgt. Kelly Byers 

    Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

    The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) brings home the remains of unidentified U.S. service members from the Battle of Tarawa during an honorable carry following the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the battle, Joint Base Pearl-Harbor Hickam, Nov. 20, 2018. The remains of these unknowns recovered from the island of Betio in the Republic of Kiribati will be processed for possible identification at the DPAA laboratory. DPAA's mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing personnel to their families and the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kelly L. Timney)

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    Date Taken: 11.20.2018
    Date Posted: 11.20.2018 07:20
    Photo ID: 4915934
    VIRIN: 181120-M-OU200-0007
    Resolution: 7360x4912
    Size: 28.92 MB
    Location: HI, US

    Web Views: 67
    Downloads: 9

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