Maj. Eric "Doc" Spendlove's body remains missing.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would boost national defenses to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.
Cmdr. William Coulter was relieved due to “a loss of confidence in his ability to command," the Navy said Thursday.
North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year.
A Coast Guard spokesperson says all four crew members were taken to Seattle for treatment following the crash.
Although Jack Lowe was in pain, he remained standing during the ceremony, even raising his right hand from his walker to recite his oath.
South Korean and U.S. troops have been conducting live-fire exercises.
The Silent Shark exercise comes as the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan completed a port visit to Busan this month.
South Korea's air force says the drill involved a B-52 bomber from the United States and fighter jets from South Korea and Japan.
Two officials who spoke to The Associated Press said Pvt. Travis King is facing charges including desertion and possessing sexual images of a child.
By Lolita C. Baldor
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