
Asia Pacific May 25, 2022
In a remote Thai village, digging for clues to a lost U.S. pilot
The search for the pilot’s remains is part of U.S. efforts to recover missing service members and fulfill the military’s promise to bring everyone home.
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The search for the pilot’s remains is part of U.S. efforts to recover missing service members and fulfill the military’s promise to bring everyone home.
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