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From: Andi Wolos & Bob Necci

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Re: 4 Missing Marines Recovered

Date: December 22, 1999

United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California

RELEASE 99-100
DECEMBER 20, 1999

MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MARINES’ REMAINS RECOVERED

CAMP PENDLETON, CALIF. – Personnel from the Navy’s Deep Submergence Unit have recovered the remains of the last four Marines who were involved in the December 9 CH-46 helicopter mishap.

The remains of the Marines will be transported to Balboa Naval Hospital for positive identification.

The recovery operation has been a joint operation between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Navy. Marine Corps personnel are aboard Kellie Chouest working closely alongside DSU personnel, providing assistance during survey and recovery work.

The Navy and Marine Corps will continue the salvage efforts.

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