The remains of three US airmen who went missing during World War II have been identified after 80 years. The identification was made possible through DNA analysis conducted by the US Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. The airmen were part of a B-24 bomber crew that crashed in the North Eastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh in 1944. The wreckage of the aircraft was discovered in 2006 by a team of mountaineers. The identification of the airmen brings closure to their families after decades of uncertainty. The US embassy in India has expressed gratitude to the Indian government for its assistance in the recovery and identification process. The airmen will be given a full military burial with honors in the United States. This discovery highlights the ongoing efforts to bring closure to families of missing service members from past conflicts. The identification of the airmen serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by individuals during World War II and the importance of honoring their memory. The US government continues its commitment to locating and identifying missing service members to provide closure to their families.