For more than two hours, Frank Crilley struggled to save his entangled shipmate below the sea.
A former Air Force engineer charged with making false statements and obstructing justice during a criminal investigation into the crash was acquitted.
The Pentagon previously released the soldier's name but said a medical examiner had to confirm his identity.
The U.S. had struck more than 60 Iranian ships, according to U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper.
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