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Remains Of U.S. Service Members Returned To America In Most Patriotic Way

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Mike Brest Reporter
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The remains of 55 presumed United States soldiers from the Korean War were returned to the United States, with American flags draped over the coffins, on Wednesday night.

Vice President Mike Pence was on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to honor those who gave up their lives to protect America. (RELATED: Mike Pence Honors The Soldiers Returning From North Korea, Gives Touching Remarks About His Father)

The soldiers were first flown from North Korea to Osan Air Base at Pyeongtaek, South Korea. At that point, the remains were draped with the United Nations flags.


The reason for this is because the Korean War was a war between the United Nations and North Korea and its allies. America was acting as the principal military force. (RELATED: Why Are The American Remains Returning From The Korean War Draped In United Nations Flag?)

The president tweeted about the return of remains on Friday, saying it will be a “great moment” for families of the fallen and thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un last week.