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The military is searching for a US Marine missing off the coast of California
The search covered 2,400 square miles with three ships and 12 aircraft before Navy officials shifted the mission to recovery.
- The Navy transitioned from search-and-rescue efforts to a search-and-recovery operation at about 9 p.m. Friday after a Marine went missing aboard the USS Anchorage off the Southern California coast.
- At 1:21 a.m. Thursday, the Makin Island Amphibious Readiness Group initiated search-and-rescue operations after the Marine was reported missing during integrated training with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
- A combined force from the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force spanned approximately 2,400 square miles over 43 hours using three surface ships and 12 aircraft to locate the service member.
- According to military policy, the Navy will withhold the Marine's identity until 24 hours after next-of-kin notification, stating, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and all who are affected during this difficult time."
- The 13th MEU, based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, comprises roughly 2,200 personnel and regularly deploys as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group.
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Marine missing from USS Anchorage now focus of recovery mission off California coast
Efforts to find a Marine who went missing from the USS Anchorage during integrated training off the coast of Southern California turned to a recovery mission, according to Navy officials. The Marine was aboard the ship as part of the training with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit based at Camp Pendleton and the Makin Island [...]
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