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U.S. Marine Reported Missing From Navy Ship Off Southern California
A Marine assigned to the USS Anchorage was reported missing shortly after 1 a.m. Thursday while the vessel trained with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Navy launched search-and-recovery operations that covered roughly 2,400 square miles before shifting to recovery mode after 43 hours.
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m. Thursday while the ship conducted training with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group off the Southern California coast. The Navy began search-and-recovery operations that involved personnel from the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force.
Three surface ships and 12 aircraft searched an area of approximately 2,400 square miles.
m. Friday. Officials said the investigation into the incident remains ongoing. The Marine’s identity is being withheld under Navy policy until 24 hours after next-of-kin notification. No additional details about the circumstances of the disappearance have been released.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and all who are affected during this difficult time,” Deputy Public Affairs Officer Lt. Alissa Whyte said in a statement.
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