Navy IDs USS George Washington sailor missing at sea
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Launch/Recovery Equipment) Airman Jose Antonio Rivera Lynch IV was assumed overboard from the carrier, officials said.
By Beth Sullivan
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Navy suspends search for missing USS George Washington sailor
The carrier began search efforts after receiving reports of a possible sailor overboard earlier this week, the Navy said.
By Beth Sullivan
USS George Washington searching Timor Sea for missing sailor
The carrier initiated search-and-rescue procedures after receiving reports of a possible sailor overboard, the Navy said.
By Beth Sullivan
Defense official disputes Iranian report of encounter with US warship
The destroyer Fitzgerald had a "safe and professional interaction" with an Iranian helicopter while operating in international waters, the official said.
By Riley Ceder
Iran state TV says helicopter confronted US destroyer in Gulf of Oman
An Iranian state TV report said Iranian forces dispatched a helicopter to confront a U.S. Navy destroyer identified as the Fitzgerald on Wednesday.
Navy destroyer at southern border intercepts 3,439 pounds of cocaine
Two suspects were arrested, and the vessel carrying the cocaine was sunk after being deemed too hazardous to others at sea.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher