What Is Operation 85? The Family-Led Mission to Identify the USS Arizona Unknowns
September 24, 2026 | Washington D.C. If you are a family member of a U.S.S. Arizona crew member and have […]
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Operation 85 and DPAA Formalize Partnership
This summer marked an important milestone for Operation 85 and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), as our longstanding working
Operation 85 Attends National POW/MIA Recognition Day at the Pentagon
On Friday, September 18, Operation 85 was honored to attend the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at the Pentagon in
Who Is Kevin Kline? The Family Story Behind Operation 85
Washington, D.C. | September 1, 2026 Kevin Kline never expected to lead a national mission involving Pearl Harbor, DNA identification,
Operation 85 Names USS Arizona Family Member as Chaplain for Historic Disinterment Ceremony
Operation 85 is honored to announce that Chaplain Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. (Colonel, US Army Retired) , will serve as
Kevin Kline Speaks at DPAA Headquarters – Receives Superior Public Service Award Medal
ARLINGTON, Va. — On Monday, May 11, 2026, USS Arizona family member Kevin Kline spoke at the Defense POW/MIA Accounting
What Families Should Know About World War II Unknowns and the Identification Process
What Families Should Know and Understand About Unknowns For many World War II families, the word “Unknown” can feel cold,
USS Arizona Families: How to Verify DNA and Genealogy Outreach
For families connected to the U.S.S. Arizona, participation in the effort to identify the Unknowns can involve deeply personal information,
DPAA Releases Statement About Mission to Identify USS Arizona Unknowns
Dear Families and Supporters, Today, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) officially announced that the 60% DNA Family Reference Sample
Unknown No More? Operation 85’s First Identification Case Reaches the Pentagon
On December 11, 2025, Operation 85 reached a historic milestone. For the first time since the attack on Pearl Harbor,