Latest "missing-Marines" stories

‘Jack loved being a Marine’: Parents of private first class killed in AAV accident remember their son

Jack Ostrovsky “was a very strong swimmer, so I knew if he could float he’s going to survive,” his father said. “But I knew if he was inside that vehicle, I knew what the result would be."

By Philip Athey

2 years ago

Marine amphibious assault vehicle successfully recovered with remains of all 8 missing service members on board

The remains of the Marines and sailor found inside the AAV will be transferred to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

By Philip Athey

2 years ago

A look at the lives of the 8 Marines, sailor lost in sunken amphibious assault vehicle

The crew of the AAV was able to escape and all the service members who died were in the rear compartment used to transport troops, a Marine spokesman said.

By Philip Athey

2 years ago

Marine Corps locates sunken amphibious assault vehicle with human remains on board

The vehicle was found under 385 feet of water and approximately 1,500 meters off the island’s shore.

By Philip Athey

2 years ago

7 missing Marines, sailor lost in AAV accident presumed dead

Search and rescue efforts were called off after an "extensive 40-hour" search.

By Philip Athey

2 years ago

Commandant suspends waterborne AAV training as search for Marines, sailor continues

The AAV is presumed to be at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean below “several hundred feet of water” where divers are unable to reach it.

By Philip Athey

2 years ago

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