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Over 81,000 U.S. soldiers are missing from past wars. One may soon be identified
Saturday, August 1, 2026
The Department of Defense disinterred remains of an unidentified World War II soldier buried in Sitka, Alaska in June 2026. The soldier will undergo identification testing. According to the Department of Defense, over 81,000 U.S. service members remain unidentified from past military conflicts.