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Search and Rescue Efforts for Missing U.S. Navy Sailor in North Arabian Sea

By U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs | September 06, 2020

MANAMA, Bahrain --

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) are currently conducting search and rescue operations in the North Arabian Sea following reports of a missing U.S. Navy Sailor, Sept. 6.

The Sailor has been listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) onboard Nimitz.

The Sailor’s name is being held in accordance with U.S. Navy policy.

Updates will be provided as they become available.