Fathers of the Fallen: The Men Who Served After Losing Sons at Pearl Harbor
Written by: Bobbie Jo Buel When he heard that his brothers, Gordon and Malcolm, were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, Robert Shive tried to enlist. He was 11.
When One Son Wasn’t the Only Loss: The Families Who Gave Everything at Pearl Harbor and Beyond
On this Memorial Day weekend we remember the men of the U.S.S. Arizona and their families, especially those who lost multiple sons to war. Written by: Bobbie Jo Buel
Before Pearl Harbor: The Orphaned and Grieving Boys Who Became U.S.S. Arizona Sailors
Long before Pearl Harbor, many of the U.S.S. Arizona’s crew had already faced devastating loss—growing up without parents, through disease, hardship, and heartbreak during a harsher America. Written by: Bobbi
From Conservation Corps to the U.S.S. Arizona: How the Great Depression Prepared a Generation for War
Before they served aboard the U.S.S. Arizona, many young men first found purpose and discipline in Depression-era jobs like the Civilian Conservation Corps. In many cases, these federal programs led
IS DPAA LEADERSHIP BEING HONEST WITH FAMILY MEMBERS AND CONGRESS?
WHAT REALLY IS BEING ACCOMPLISHED WITH A $200 MILLION BUDGET? The Numbers Game at DPAA: Real Progress or Just Good Marketing? Let’s be clear: over 81,000 American service members are
US Navy to Remove Historic USS Arizona Salvage Platforms Due to Structural Decay
Starting today, the U.S. Navy will initiate the removal of two aging mooring structures, referred to as the USS Arizona salvage platforms, originally attached to the sunken hull of the
USS Arizona family members continue their strong presence at FMU’s
I had recently asked a member of AFDIL if they had ever thought we would be hitting the DoD disinterment threshold number needed, and turning the U.S.S. Arizona unknowns from a “Hard
May 2025 UPDATE MESSAGE from Kevin Kline
Dear Families and Supporters, Thank you for your patience as it’s been quite a few months since our last official email newsletter update. We have not stopped working, in fact