Fallen But Not Forgotten – Senior Chief Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Sean P. Sullivan, 40, of St. Louis, Mo., and Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) Second Class Joseph P. Fitzmorris, 31, of West Monroe, La., were declared deceased following an extensive search of the wreckage and the surrounding areas of the crash.

The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two sailors who died in a helicopter crash July 19 in Oman. 

            Senior Chief Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Sean P. Sullivan, 40, of St. Louis, Mo., and Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) Second Class Joseph P. Fitzmorris, 31, of West Monroe, La., were declared deceased following an extensive search of the wreckage and the surrounding areas of the crash. 

            For further information related to this release, contact Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. Fifth Fleet Public Affairs at 011-973-1785-4027.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Master Chief Petty Officer RICHARD J. KESSLER Jr., 47, of Gulfport, Fla.,

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

USS Enterprise CVN 65 (Photo credit: AN HONORABLE GERMAN)

            Master Chief Petty Officer RICHARD J. KESSLER Jr., 47, of Gulfport, Fla., was found deceased in his berthing compartment June 8 on board USS Enterprise (CVN 65).  He was assigned to Enterprise as a logistics specialist.  Enterprise is currently deployed to the Fifth Fleet area of responsibility conducting operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

            For further information related to this release, contact Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. Fifth Fleet Public Affairs at 011-973-1785-4027.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Petty Officer 1st Class RYAN J. WILSON, 26, of Shasta, Calif., died of complications associated with a medical condition May 20 in Manama, Bahrain.

English: NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (July 4, 2007) – The color detail from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT)/U.S. 5th Fleet headquarters salutes the holiday national ensign and jack at morning colors on Independence Day. There are more than 2,700 Sailors currently assigned to the NAVCENT area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Capt. Samuel Perez (RELEASED) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

            Petty Officer 1st Class RYAN  J. WILSON, 26, of Shasta, Calif., died of complications associated with a medical condition May 20 in Manama, Bahrain.  Wilson was assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command headquarters in Bahrain.

            For further information related to this release, contact U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. Fifth Fleet Public Affairs at 011-973-1785-4027.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Petty Officer Second Class JORGE LUIS VELASQUEZ, 35, of Houston

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (July 4, 2007) – The color detail from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT)/U.S. 5th Fleet headquarters salutes the holiday national ensign and jack at morning colors on Independence Day. There are more than 2,700 Sailors currently assigned to the NAVCENT area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Capt. Samuel Perez (RELEASED) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

             Petty Officer Second Class Jorge Luis Velasquez, 35, of Houston, died as a result of a non-combat related incident in Manama, Bahrain.  Velasquez was assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56 in Bahrain, which conducts maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

             For further information related to this release, contact Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / Commander, U.S. Fifth Fleet Public Affairs at 011-973-1785-4027.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Petty Officer 3rd Class Micah Aaron Hill, 27, of Ralston, Neb., died April 19

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

No. 318-11 April 20, 2011

 

DOD Identifies Navy Casualty             The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation New Dawn.             Petty Officer 3rd Class Micah Aaron Hill, 27, of Ralston, Neb., died April 19 as a result of a non-combat related incident.  Hill was assigned to the USS Enterprise as a machinist’s mate.  Enterprise is currently deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting operations in support of Operation New Dawn.             For further information related to this release, contact commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/commander, U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs at 011-973-1785-4027 or commander, Naval Air Force, Atlantic Fleet Public Affairs at 757-444-3373.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Petty Officer 1st Class Vincent A. Filpi III, 41

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 236-11 March 23, 2011

DOD Identifies Navy Casualty             The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.             Petty Officer 1st Class Vincent A. Filpi III, 41, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., died as a result of a non-combat related incident.  Filpi was assigned to USS Enterprise as an aviation ordnanceman.  Enterprise is currently deployed to the Fifth Fleet area of responsibility conducting operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.             For further information related to this release, contact commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/commander, U.S. Fifth Fleet Public Affairs at 011-973-1785-4027.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Petty Officer Dominique Cruz, 26, of Panama City, Fla

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 061-11 January 21, 2011

DOD Identifies Navy Casualty              The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.              Petty Officer Dominique Cruz, 26, of Panama City, Fla., was found during search and rescue operations Jan. 19 in the Gulf of Oman after being reported missing Jan. 18.  Cruz was assigned as an Operations Specialist to the USS Halsey homeported in San Diego, Calif.  Halsey is currently deployed to the Fifth Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations.              For further information related to this release, contact commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet public affairs at 619-437-2146.

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