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
A New Era in DNA Technology: AFDIL Begins Using SNP Testing in 2025
Operation 85 is proud to share encouraging news from the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL): As of January 2025, AFDIL has officially implemented advanced Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) testing—marking
REPLAY of 83rd Pearl Harbor Commemoration
WATCH the REPLAY of the 83rd Commemoration ceremony of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day at Pearl Harbor, HI. 12/07/2024
Operation 85 2024 UPDATE: Major Milestones in Honoring the USS Arizona Crew Members
New breakthroughs bring us closer to resolving the unknowns and honoring the brave. Dear Family Members and Supporters, We are thrilled to share an end-of-year update on the incredible progress
The USS Arizona Project: Exposing DPAA Corruption and Fighting for Justice
In a recent episode of The StoneZone, host Roger Stone sat down with Kevin Kline, Executive Director of Operation 85, to discuss his tireless efforts to bring justice and closure
How to Complete the DNA Family Reference Sample (FRS) Kit for U.S. Military Casualty Offices
If you’re a family member of a missing U.S. service member, the Armed Forces DNA Identification Lab (AFDIL) may send you a DNA Family Reference Sample (FRS) kit to help
Roger Stone; An Unforeseen Ally of Pearl Harbor Unknowns
In a surprising twist, Roger Stone’s internet podcast The Stone Zone and WABC radio show played a pivotal role in the ongoing success of Operation 85, proving that when it
Understanding DPAA DNA Technology & Identification Methods
Is DPAA Deliberately Holding Back the Use of Advanced DNA Technology? For all of our Operation 85 family members that are considered non-viable Family Reference Samples by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting