Marine missing after training activity off San Diego is declared dead
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Set us as preferred The U.S.military identified a Minnesota Marine stationed in Southern California who went missing off San Diego last week, and confirmed his death.Lance Cpl.
Armando Ortiz Canseco was declared deceased Saturday.It is believed he was lost at sea after a training exercise.“On behalf of the Marines and sailors of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Lance Cpl.
Ortiz Canseco,” Col.Richard Alvarez, the commanding officer of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, said in a statement.Ortiz Canseco was reported missing from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage early Thursday morning.
His disappearance resulted in an extensive search and rescue operation, with efforts beginning around 1:20 a.m.Thursday.The search spanned roughly 2,400 square miles and involved officials from the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force who used three surface ships and 12 aircraft, according to the military.
California Officials say multiple agencies are searching for a U.S.Marine who went missing during a training exercise off the San Diego coast.The Marine went missing during a training operation involving the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group.After nearly two full days of searching, the Navy transitioned to recovery operations.“He earned the title of United States Marine and served his country with honor and commitment,” Alvarez said.
“We mourn alongside his family, and we remain committed to bringing him home.”This incident marks the second time in recent weeks that the U.S.military has searched for missing service members.The remains of two Army soldiers who went missing while off duty from military exercises in Morocco were recovered in May, according to the Army.
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