On June 11, 2008, President Bush issued a memorandum to the Secretaries of Defense and Interior to evaluate sites in the Pearl Harbor area and in the Pacific, including Midway Atoll, that would fall under one umbrella of a National Monument dedicated to the War in the Pacific. On July 14, 2008, the Foundation was appointed by Lyle Laverty, Assistant Secretary of Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, to assist the Department of Interior (DOI) on this important project. The IMMF brings 15 years of experience to the table through its role in encouraging Congress to designate Midway Atoll a National Memorial and has gained important insight into the measures that are needed to ensure a long-term successful outcome to the President's proposal. The Foundation looks forward to doing its very best in working with the DOI on this important project.

On December 7, 1941, the first wave of 189 Japanese aircraft had as its objective to attack multiple U.S. air bases in Hawaii as well as to destroy the U.S. Navy fleet anchored in Pearl Harbor. Ewa Marine Corps Station lay in the southwest corner of Oahu and on that fateful day, Marine Air Group (MAG-21) consisting of 48 fighters and dive bombers, were destroyed on the ground. The site is now eligible for National Monument status as proposed by President Bush. The IMMF is currently devoting its efforts to placing the Ewa Marine Air Station the National Registry. Show your support by contacting the Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs Office in Pearl Harbor at: 808-473-3958.

There is a current proposal for the Ewa Marine Air Station to be replaced by a shopping mall. Your calls will help preserve one of the important sites in U.S. history.

"Against All Odds" is still on our list of high priorities. The first phase of the documentary film has been completed, included a high-quality promotional film for the project. Renewed efforts will be made over the next year to secure funds for the second phase of the production of this much-needed film.

The first three chapters of this new book are near completion. The manuscript is being reviewed by former Director of the Naval Historical Center, Dr. William S. Dudley, and Midway veteran Captain Jack W. Crawford (CV-5). I am actively working on this project every day. The work should be finished and ready for publication in less than two years.

The Foundation has officially established its headquarters at:

IMMF
Box 126
1767 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard
Bradenton, FL 34211