US EditionJacksonville Marine Declared Dead After Falling Overboard the USS Iwo Jima in the Caribbean
Lance Cpl. Oforah's death followed a 72-hour multi-branch search involving five Navy ships and 10 aircraft; circumstances remain under investigation, officials said.
- On Feb. 10, Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah was declared deceased after reportedly falling from the USS Iwo Jima on Feb. 7 and a 72-hour search.
- Earlier this year the USS Iwo Jima joined a large Caribbean buildup that supported operations including the Jan. 3 operation capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, deployed with Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit.
- Search teams used five U.S. Navy ships, the Iwo Jima's 7-meter small boat, and ten aircraft, including MH-60s and a P-8, during the 72-hour rescue effort.
- Unit commanders said support is being provided to the family, and Col. Tom Trimble said `We are all grieving alongside the Oforah family`; two personnel have minor injuries and both ships sail safely.
- SOUTHCOM and the 22nd MEU say the incident is under investigation, noting U.S. casualties have been rare despite a larger U.S. naval force operating in the Caribbean.
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Marine Lost at Sea After Falling From USS Iwo Jima
A dayslong search in the Caribbean Sea failed to find a 21-year-old Marine. Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, who went overboard from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima on Feb. 7, has been declared dead after what the Marine Corps called extensive search-and-rescue efforts failed to find him, the...
Marine declared dead after falling overboard in Caribbean, first known U.S. death in "Operation Southern Spear"
Washington — A young Marine died after falling overboard from the USS Iwo Jima in the Caribbean Sea, the Marine Corps announced Thursday, the first known U.S. death in “Operation Southern Spear.” Marine Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah was 21. Oforah, an infantry rifleman from Florida, was declared dead on Feb. 10 after a 72-hour search and rescue mission failed to find him, the Marine Corps said. He was reported as falling overboard on the even…
Marine declared dead after falling overboard from USS Iwo Jima
A 21-year-old Marine from Florida was declared deceased on Feb. 10 after falling overboard from the Norfolk-based USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The incident occurred in the Caribbean Sea on the evening of Feb. 7, prompting an extensive 72-hour search-and-rescue operation, according to a news release from the United States Marine Corps.
U.S. Marine Dies While Serving In The Caribbean
Prayers are needed for this Marine’s family. A U.S. Marine who was stationed on the USS Iwo Jima has died. The Marine died after reportedly falling overboard on the Iwo Jima, which was sailing in the Caribbean Sea. The body of the Marine has yet to be recovered. The Navy Times had more details to share on the death of the Marine: A Marine who fell overboard from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima on Feb. 7 has been declared dead after exha…
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