2023
History - USS Arizona, Museum Collection, Operation 85
A Heartfelt Journey: The Rediscovery and Return of a WWII Sailor’s Letter
The Unveiling of a Long-Lost Love Story In a stirring video presentation, the tale of S1c Norman Kenneth Iversen’s letter
DPAA, Operation 85, USS Arizona Unknowns
U.S.S. Arizona Sailor Floyd A. Wells Identified during U.S.S. Oklahoma Unknowns Project
World War II Navy Radioman 2nd Class Floyd A. Wells Confirmed Identified (Wells, F.) WASHINGTON – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting
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Relentless Pursuit: Family Member’s Own Research Identifies USS Oklahoma Sailor
KENT, August 8, 2023 — Radioman 3rd class Frank Samuel Hoag Jr., a hero aboard the U.S.S. Oklahoma during the
Operation 85, USS Arizona Unknowns
“Operation 85” Welcomes Renowned Genealogist Melinde Lutz Byrne
The U.S.S. Arizona “Operation 85” project is a dedicated mission, working tirelessly to uncover the stories of the brave souls
Operation 85, USS Arizona Unknowns
“Operation 85” Chief Research Analyst: John Hardy’s Pivotal Role in U.S.S. Arizona Project
The U.S.S. Arizona “Operation 85” project takes immense pride in the expertise and dedication that each of its team members
Operation 85, USS Arizona Unknowns
“Operation 85” Salutes History Teacher and Research Wizard: Daniel Abell
As we continue our quest with the U.S.S. Arizona “Operation 85” project, aimed at identifying the unknown crew members of
Politics, USS Arizona Unknowns
Congressional Legislation is being proposed to fund the U.S.S. Arizona Unknowns
Representative Doug Lamborn from Colorado’s 5th district has actually been trying to help the U.S.S. Arizona unknowns long before “Operation
DPAA, Operation 85, USS Arizona Unknowns
DPAA Director Commits to Keeping Discussions on U.S.S. Arizona On the Table
On Wednesday May 17, 2023, an original life ring from the U.S.S. Arizona set the stage for discussions between “Operation
Operation 85, USS Arizona Unknowns
Lou Conter, Last Surviving Crew Member from the U.S.S. Arizona Gives Full Support to “Operation 85”
On Monday May 22, 2023 one of our fellow U.S.S. Arizona family members, Teri Mann-Wyahtt made the voyage to California









