In late June of 2016, Jennifer Morrison, independent volunteer forensic genealogist, found the family of 1LT Mills and put them in contact with the Marine Corps POW/MIA (Repatriation) Section. This (re)established lines of communication with Buddy's family regarding the ongoing recovery and repatriation efforts, and offered Janet Anderson Cook the opportunity to provide the Family Reference DNA Sample ultimately necessary for her Uncle Buddy's identification.

In late June of 2016, Jennifer Morrison, independent volunteer forensic genealogist, found the family of 1LT Mills and put them in contact with the Marine Corps POW/MIA (Repatriation) Section. This (re)established lines of communication with Buddy's family regarding the ongoing recovery and repatriation efforts, and offered Janet Anderson Cook the opportunity to provide the Family Reference DNA Sample ultimately necessary for her Uncle Buddy's identification.