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Mattis travels to Vietnam, bolsters POW/MIA recovery efforts

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U.S.-Vietnam relations have been flourishing recently, due to a number of reasons — not the least of which have been their willingness to help the United States find and return the fallen brothers and sisters in arms from the Vietnam War. There are currently 1,601 Americans missing from the war in southeast Asia — many in Vietnam, and many in neighboring countries.

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis made sure to compliment the Vietnam government in their support of the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency as they work out of Hanoi. He encouraged Vietnamese efforts in teaming up with American forces to continue to rebuild since the war. Pentagon chief spokesperson Dana W. White said that Mattis’ visit was the sixth such visit to Vietnam by a U.S. Defense Secretary.

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis visits the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 25, 2018 | DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

 

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    Pat G2

    How lovely that you were able to offer comforting words to your brother's family. I'm sure his elderly mother was touched to hear about her son, gone for so long now. See, you just never know when you might get the chance to brighten someone's day. Beautiful, 6!

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    Recon6

    PG... not long ago I received an email from the niece of a good friend who died in RVN... I had posted a memorial comment and she followed up asking questions... while I wouldn't tell her specifics she told me his mother was 90+ y/o !! I felt blessed to be able to tell them a few of the wonderful things about him and the fun times we shared....best....6

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    Pat G2

    So glad to hear of Vietnam's cooperation and support for our POW/MIA search. It is imperative that we find our American military members left behind quickly before their precious remains are totally destroyed by the acidic soil. This recovery effort is a sacred trust for us. These Americans are owed burial in the homeland they served so faithfully, and their aging families deserve the peace of mind that would surly come from finally bringing their loved ones home. Thanks, Luke.

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    Susan B

    Allowing our carriers access to their ports should keep the Chinese on their toes. Good for Vietnam!