A Marine who was aboard the USS Anchorage during integrated training off the coast of Southern California has gone missing. The search for the Marine began on Thursday and turned into a recovery mission on Friday, with three surface ships and 12 aircraft from the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force participating.
Recovery Efforts
The search covered about 2,400 square miles, according to Navy officials. The Navy has stated that their thoughts and prayers are with the family and all who are affected during this difficult time. The Marine’s name is being withheld pending notification of family.
The USS Anchorage is an amphibious transport dock ship based at Naval Base San Diego. This incident is the second time in six weeks that the U.S. military has had to search for missing service members.
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