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Remains of U.S. soldiers found

Teams from the Army's Central Identification Laboratory, Hawai'i, and Joint Task Force-Full Accounting have recovered the remains of 17 U.S. servicemen killed in North Korea, the largest number recovered in that country during a single operation since U.S. teams began their work there in 1996.

Two CILHI teams in North Korea recovered the remains from around the Chosin Reservoir and areas in Unsan and Kujasng counties near the Chong Chon River.

The recovery operation was the first allowed by North Korea along the Chosin Reservoir, where approximately 1,100 Marines and soldiers lost their lives in the Korean War.

A combined arrival ceremony was held on Hickam Air Force Base Friday for the 17 servicemen from the Korean War and seven servicemen from the Vietnam War, whose remains were recovered from Vietnam and Laos.

Following the ceremony, the remains are transported to CILHI, where forensic anthropologists and odontologists will analyze the remains for potential identification.

Battalion run to show solidarity

The Army ROTC will be host for a Battalion Run Friday to express solidarity between the community's public servants and cadets who have pledged to serve their country, 6:15-7:30 a.m. across the University of Hawai'i-Manoa campus.

Mayor Jeremy Harris, police and fire department representatives have been invited to attend, along with university faculty, staff and students and community members.

Cadets from Hawai'i, Guam, American Samoa and Alaska will assemble at Cooke Field on the university campus for physical training before the run.

For information about the run, contact Lt. Col. Robert Takao, rtakao@hawaii.edu or 956-4135.