USS Arizona Operation 85

08/15/2026

Today, we remember S1c Marvin Geise, a member of the USS Arizona crew, born on August 15, 1920.

Marvin was just 21 years old when he was killed aboard USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

More than eight decades later, we continue to say his name, remember his service, and honor the sacrifice of the men of U.S.S. Arizona.

Happy Birthday, Marvin. You are not forgotten.

https://ussarizona.navy/marvin-frederick-geise/

08/11/2026

07/16/2026

This week we honor the birthday of Elwyn Leroy Brown, EM3c, U.S. Navy, who was born on July 19, 1919, in Kansas.

Elwyn Brown served aboard the USS Arizona, and like so many of the men lost at Pearl Harbor, he was more than a name in history. He was a son, a loved one, and a young American whose life mattered.

At Operation 85, we remember these birthdays because every crew member deserves to be honored not only for their sacrifice, but for the life they lived.

READ MORE about Elwyn here: https://ussarizona.navy/elwyn-leroy-brown/

Happy Birthday in Heaven, Elwyn. We remember you. 🇺🇸

07/15/2026

Today we honor the birthday of William V. Ball, S1c, U.S. Navy, who was born on July 15, 1920, in Iowa.

William Ball was a member of the USS Arizona crew, and like so many of the men lost at Pearl Harbor, he was far more than a name in history. He was a young American with a family, a future, and a life that mattered.

At Operation 85, we believe these birthdays should be remembered. Every crew member of the USS Arizona was someone deeply loved, and they deserve to be honored not only for how they died, but for the lives they lived.

Happy Birthday in Heaven, William. We remember you. 🇺🇸

07/14/2026

We were told it couldn’t be done.

Too hard.
Too expensive.
Too impractical.
Then one family member refused to quit.
For 3 years, Gold Star Family Member Kevin Kline and Operation 85 fought to help give America’s Pearl Harbor Unknowns their names back.

This December 7th, 2026, 141 Pearl Harbor Unknowns will begin the DNA identification process.
Unknown No More.

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Support Operation 85’s mission to identify unknown Sailors and Marines from the USS Arizona and honor those never properly identified after 1942.

07/13/2026

Over the past three years, Senator Graham’s staff was always kind, responsive, and willing to help Operation 85 whenever we reached out on behalf of USS Arizona families.

At a time like this, I especially want to thank the staff members who worked closely with us behind the scenes. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and willingness to help families did not go unnoticed.

Wishing strength and peace to all of them in the days ahead.

07/05/2026

The evacuation of the mall prompted everyone to scatter but an impromptu chorus of our National Anthem popped up in front of the in DC.

06/06/2026

I heard something big is coming next from OP85.

05/31/2026

Happy to have one of our own to serve as the Chaplain of the USS Arizona disinterment ceremony on December 7, 2026 at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Operation 85 Announces USS Arizona Family member and Retired US Army Chaplain Brian D. Ray for USS Arizona Ceremony Invocation