Latest "sailor death" stories

Submarine sailor dies of ‘COVID-related complications’

The sailor is believed to be the 20th servicemember to die after contracting the novel coronavirus.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

Japan-based sailor dies in traffic accident

Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 1st Class Derek Pursell, 31, died Sept. 12 in Hakone.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

EOD petty officer, a ‘most adventurous daredevil,’ dies in San Diego motorcycle accident

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Ryan Bannon was a daredevil adrenaline junkie, his wife recalled.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

Navy chief dies in accident while on leave

Chief Aviation Electrician’s Mate David J. Cahill enlisted in 2005 and was promoted to chief last summer

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

Petty officer pleads guilty to negligent homicide in shipmate’s death

The deceased junior sailor fell from a moving truck near Naval Air Station Oceana in 2018.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

Report: ‘Breakdowns’ in vetting let in Saudi gunman who killed three sailors at NAS Pensacola

Saudi air force 2nd Lt. Mohammed Alshamrani fatally shot three sailors on Dec. 6.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

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