Project Recover staff in training for this year's Mission Miles event.

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Registration is open for Mission Miles 2024! Join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year as we complete the virtual challenge to walk, hike, run, or ruck 100 miles during the month of September. Stay active AND make a difference. Registration is only $50, but will increase soon, so register now! You can also earn some great Project Recover swag for fundraising.

Do you have family, friends, co-workers, or other group that want to complete the challenge together? You could create your own team!

“I was excited, pleased, grateful & thankful to witness the passion everyone put into this event.  As an MIA Gold Star Family member, extremely thankful to staff, volunteers and participants.”

-Jo Schumacher, Mission Miles 2023 participant and Gold Star MIA Family member. Niece of 2nd Lt. Arthur J. Schumacher, MIA since 9/1/1944.

MIA Mission Updates

Our June mission to Chuuk resulted in a successful recovery. Our Chuukese hosts worked just as hard as we did in the excavation. Joining our team was a group of students from the University of Delaware.

The Project Recover team and our hosts hold a flag ceremony on the site. Photo courtesy of Colin Colbourn.

Two teams will be heading to Palau in August for both a land search mission and an underwater recovery mission. We look forward to reporting our progress as those missions unfold.

Watch us on Expedition Unknown July 31st

Mark your calendar or set your recorder for the Wednesday, July 31st episode of Expedition Unknown. A Project Recover case will once again be highlighted. It will be a great opportunity to witness our work up close through the passionate, interesting, and entertaining narration of Josh Gates. "America's MIA Heroines" will air at 9:00pm EST on The Discovery Channel (Max subscribers will be able to stream it as well).

Tribute Donations - June 2024 🎖️

~In memory of Sgt. Timothy R Giblin, USMC. Timy Giblin, Beirut, Lebanon - 10/23/1983. From Kevin Smith.

~In memory of Cpt. Alfred M Fite Jr. WWII B-17 pilot and Cpt. David M Fite, National Guard KC-135 pilot lost in service. From Rachel Beard.

~In memory of Henrik D. Juve. From Steven Juve.

~In memory of Thomas J. DeHaven, MIA January 6th, 1943. From Harry and Linda Young.

~In memory of my uncle, Richard A. Radtke, who fought with the 1st Marines in Okinawa. From June Johnston.

~In memory of James Alward Fleet III. From Linda Watt.

~In memory of the 14 -

B-25 ‘Mitchell’ Bomber:

1LT Jules Joseph ‘Connie’ Constantin, Jr (Pilot), 1LT Thomas ‘Tommy’ Pfeiler (Co-pilot), 2LT Edward Antoni Supinski (Bombardier), 1LT Samuel Peter ‘Sam’ Couris (Navigator), SSgt Henry Shelia Jones, Jr (Gunner), SSgt Andrew Arlie ‘Andy’ Malchau (Radio Oper)

OA-10 ‘Catalina’ Patrol Boat:

2LT Theodore Thomas ‘Ted’ Vasatka (Pilot), 2LT Baxter Duncan Thornton (Co-pilot), SSgt Howard Delos Friestead (Aerial Mech), SSgt Albert Katz (Aerial Mech), SSgt Harold Allen Forbes (Radio Oper), Sgt Lew Goldstein (Armorer Gunner)

P-38 ‘Lightning’ Fighter Pilots:

2LT Arthur Lee ‘Artie’ Kayser and 2LT John Arlington Leighton, Jr

On 30 Dec 1942, 14 crew members aboard 4 US Army Air Forces aircraft were enroute to bomb Japanese-held Kiska Island, Aleutian Islands, Territory of Alaska. A B-25 Mitchell, piloted by my paternal uncle, was hit by anti-aircraft fire, caught fire and ditched in the frigid Pacific Ocean. ‘The 14’ were declared MIA / KIA.The 14’ fought and died to ensure we enjoy the freedoms we have today. Like ‘The 14.’ our past, present and future military personnel deserve our eternal gratitude. From Anne Birge.

With Gratitude,

Michelle Abbey

Director of Community & Donor Relations

Project Recover