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    DPAA hosts the 2026 Scientific Summit in Hawaii [Image 8 of 18]

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    A guide or presenter is explaining a large wall display titled 'Battle of Tarawa, November 1943' to a group of visitors in what appears to be a museum or archival facility. The presenter, a middle-aged man with gray hair wearing a patterned shirt and orange lanyard, is gesturing toward the display which contains numerous photographs and text. The group of visitors, appearing to be of mixed backgrounds, are attentively facing the display.

    HONOLULU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    09.02.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Kathy Duran 

    Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

    Dr. John Byrd, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, forensic anthropologist and scientific analysis director, shares information about the Battle of Tarawa during a DPAA tour during the Indo-Pacific Scientific Summit at the DPAA laboratory, Honolulu, Hawaii, sept 1, 2026. The event sought to share developments in DNA analysis techniques while creating a space to network, share ideas, and discuss new ways to improve current identification methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kathy Duran)

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    Date Taken: 09.02.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 22:13
    Photo ID: 9914511
    VIRIN: 260901-F-KC168-1018
    Resolution: 6890x4465
    Size: 3.31 MB
    Location: HONOLULU, HAWAII, US
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    The image shows a promotional poster mounted on a gold easel for a Scientific Summit hosted by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA). The event is scheduled for 31 August – 4 September 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A. The poster features multiple photographs depicting field excavation, forensic analysis, and formal gatherings, along with the official DPAA seal.
    A formal conference or briefing is taking place in a large auditorium-style room with tiered seating. A female military officer in uniform is presenting at a podium to an audience of approximately 50-60 attendees seated at long tables. The setting appears to be an official or institutional venue with professional audiovisual equipment.
    A speaker presents at a podium bearing the 'East-West Center' logo in a formal conference room setting. The audience, seated at tables with country name placards including India and Japan, appears to be an international delegation or diplomatic gathering. The venue features large windows overlooking lush green trees, suggesting a tropical or subtropical location.
    A man wearing a white patterned shirt and glasses is speaking into a handheld microphone at what appears to be a formal conference or meeting. He wears a lanyard with a name badge and stands in front of seated attendees. A nameplate reading 'USA' is visible on the table in the foreground.
    A military officer in Indonesian Army dress uniform is standing and speaking into a microphone at what appears to be an international conference or meeting. A nameplate reading 'INDONESIA' with the Indonesian flag is visible on the table, and a second uniformed officer is seated nearby. The standing officer's lanyard badge reads 'Colonel Eko Budianto' and he wears numerous medals and insignia.
    A formal conference or seminar is taking place in a large meeting room, with a speaker presenting at a podium on the right side of the room. Approximately 40-50 attendees are seated at long tables arranged in a classroom-style layout, with name placards, laptops, papers, and beverages visible on the tables. A projection screen displays a presentation slide with text and images.
    A woman with curly dark hair is speaking at a wooden podium equipped with a microphone. She is wearing a patterned blouse featuring geometric designs in blue, red, and gold tones, and has her right hand placed on her chest. The setting appears to be a formal conference or lecture event, with draped curtains visible in the background.
    A guide or presenter is explaining a large wall display titled 'Battle of Tarawa, November 1943' to a group of visitors in what appears to be a museum or archival facility. The presenter, a middle-aged man with gray hair wearing a patterned shirt and orange lanyard, is gesturing toward the display which contains numerous photographs and text. The group of visitors, appearing to be of mixed backgrounds, are attentively facing the display.
    A woman in a white lab coat is presenting or demonstrating something to a group of visitors in a laboratory setting. She is holding up a small vial or container for the group to observe, suggesting a guided tour or scientific briefing. The visitors, who appear to be wearing conference/visitor lanyards, are attentively watching the demonstration.
    Two museum visitors are examining a glass display case containing war-related artifacts and memorabilia. The exhibit appears to focus on military history, including references to the Korean War and Vietnam War, featuring items such as magazines, photographs, bones/skulls, and various recovered artifacts. The setting is a dimly lit museum gallery with well-organized display shelving.
    A large group of approximately 80-100 people are posed together for a formal group photograph outdoors. The diverse, multinational gathering appears to be associated with a professional conference or organizational meeting, as evidenced by the lanyards and name badges worn by most participants. They are positioned in front of a lush green hillside with large spreading trees, suggesting a tropical or subtropical location.
    Three individuals, two in military uniforms and one in civilian attire wearing a hijab, are participating in what appears to be an oral swab demonstration or testing activity at an indoor event. The uniformed individuals display Indonesian military insignia, and all participants are wearing name badge lanyards suggesting a formal conference or training setting. Two of the three individuals have swabs in their mouths simultaneously.
    A woman is presenting at a podium labeled 'East-West Center' to a seated audience in a conference or seminar room. The audience consists of diverse attendees seated at tables arranged in rows facing the speaker. The setting appears to be a formal academic or professional gathering.
    A woman named Sunny Ngirmang, representing the Palau Historic Preservation Office from Palau, is speaking at what appears to be a professional conference or meeting. She is holding a handheld microphone and gesturing with her left hand, suggesting active engagement with her audience. She wears a blue striped shirt, a lanyard with a name badge, and decorative bracelets.
    Three women are seated at a conference or meeting table, with the central figure speaking into a handheld microphone while wearing a hijab, glasses, and a lanyard with a badge. The setting appears to be a formal panel discussion or workshop environment. The participants appear engaged, with the speaker actively addressing an audience.
    A man wearing glasses and a light blue shirt is speaking into a handheld microphone at what appears to be a formal conference or seminar. He is wearing a lanyard with a name badge and gesturing with his free hand, suggesting active engagement in discussion. Several attendees are visible in the background, seated at tables in a conference room setting.
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