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Many of our readers know about our extensive work in the South Pacific. Did you also know that we have conducted missions in more than 20 countries around the world? Check out the map at the bottom of our “About” page to see where we’ve worked.

Connecting with the families of our missing-in-action (MIA) service members

I often think about a quote from Project Recover Co-Founder, Pat Scannon, decades ago, when he realized "We aren't searching for the dead...We're searching for the living."

There are an estimated five million Gold Star MIA family members, and it is our goal to connect with as many of those family members as we can. Information that family members pass on to us allows us to open and add to cases in our growing database. As more family members learn about our mission, they continue to reach out to us to share information about their missing loved one. Last year, just over 100 family members and interested parties reached out to us. To date, we've heard from over 650 family members and friends. We hope to hear from more family members this year and ask that you continue to spread the word about our work. Our MIA families deserve closure, and our MIAs deserve to come home. 

Four generations of the Mitts family gather for a photo at the recent homecoming of Wilbur Mitts in Seaside, CA. Photo by Cody Rheault.

Project Recover Team Member tells our story in Smithsonian Magazine

If you have been looking for a great way to introduce a friend or group to our work, please check out the recent Smithsonian Magazine article by our Team Member, Stephen Mihm, and photos from fellow Team Member, Christopher Perez.

"The work of Project Recover goes beyond helping individual families come to terms with the loss of their loved ones. Every search and recovery operation undertaken by the group is a form of historical commemoration no less powerful than a monument or museum exhibit. Indeed, the quest to bring home missing service members enables the public to connect past and present in a deeply personal fashion, bridging a historical divide that might otherwise grow wider with every passing year." - Stephen Mihm

Read the feature article "Recovering the Lost Aviators of WWII," here.

Donor Spotlight - Honoring Legacy and Community: The Dean and Cam Williams Foundation

Project Recover is thrilled to announce that The Dean and Cam Williams Foundation has made a generous donation to continue moving our mission forward in 2024. Please join us in thanking them for investing in us and our mission to bring home America's MIAs.

The Dean and Cam Williams Foundation carries on the spirit of its founders, Dean and Cam Williams, by supporting causes close to their hearts: military families, American values, education, animal welfare, and their local
community.

Dean's military heritage shaped him deeply. His father and uncle were career Marines, and he himself served in Army Intelligence during the Vietnam War. These experiences instilled in him a lifelong dedication to supporting those who have served and their families. Dean and Cam met at Furman University and built a life together after graduation. After earning his MBA from the Darden School at the University of Virginia, Dean achieved a successful career in global investment management, which provided the foundation for their philanthropic endeavors.

Today, Diane Johnson and Roy Williamson carry on the mission of the Dean and Cam Williams Foundation. Diane, Dean's business partner for over 30 years, shares his dedication to community service. Roy, a Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Constellation during the Vietnam War, brings his own understanding of military service and its challenges. Their long-standing friendships with Dean and Cam further strengthens their commitment to Dean and Cam's vision. Together, they ensure that the purpose of the Dean and Cam Williams Foundation continues to make positive impacts.

Visitng the 8th Air Force Museum 

Project Recover CEO visits the 8th Air Force Museum in Pooler, GA to pay tribute to the “greatest air armada of all time.”