Project Recover Annual Reports
2023 – Building for Scale
- Poised for unmatched nonprofit capacity with modular field team model.
- Expanded readiness to execute up to 30 missions annually.
2024 – A Record Year
- 15 missions completed worldwide, including Germany, Sweden, and the Ivory Coast.
- 3 recoveries of possible human remains, bringing hope to families.
- 7 service members identified, including LT Jay Manown — reuniting three Avenger families after 80 years.
- University of Georgia partnership launched to advance land-based search technology.
- Continued global operations by land and sea, bringing healing and closure to MIA families.
Project Recover Milestones at a Glance
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2020 – Resilience in the Pandemic
Research advanced, database expanded to 700 cases/3,000 MIAs, DPAA partnership strengthened. -
2021 – Breakthrough Year
First underwater recovery; became only NGO with full-spectrum land & underwater capabilities. -
2021–2022 – National Spotlight
To What Remains documentary premiered and screened worldwide, raising awareness and impact.
Project Recover Annual Reports
2023-2024 Annual Report: Bringing Our MIAs Home
2023 – Building for Scale
- Poised for unmatched nonprofit capacity with modular field team model.
- Expanded readiness to execute up to 30 missions annually.
2024 – A Record Year
- 15 missions completed worldwide, including Germany, Sweden, and the Ivory Coast.
- 3 recoveries of possible human remains, bringing hope to families.
- 7 service members identified, including LT Jay Manown — reuniting three Avenger families after 80 years.
- University of Georgia partnership launched to advance land-based search technology.
- Continued global operations by land and sea, bringing healing and closure to MIA families.
2020-22 Annual Report: Keeping America's Promise
Project Recover Milestones at a Glance
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2020 – Resilience in the Pandemic
Research advanced, database expanded to 700 cases/3,000 MIAs, DPAA partnership strengthened. -
2021 – Breakthrough Year
First underwater recovery; became only NGO with full-spectrum land & underwater capabilities. -
2021–2022 – National Spotlight
To What Remains documentary premiered and screened worldwide, raising awareness and impact.






