NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsJune 28, 2026San Diego
Search and recovery operation underway for missing U.S. Marine
A U.S. Marine serving on the USS Anchorage went missing during training off the coast of Southern California, leading to a multi-agency search and recovery mission. The operation involved extensive air and sea assets before transitioning from rescue to recovery on Friday.
Read the full story at NBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsWhy It Matters
A military service member is missing following a training exercise, triggering a large-scale operation involving multiple branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Key Facts
- A U.S. Marine was reported missing early Thursday off the coast of Southern California.
- The search and rescue operation began at 1:21 a.m. on Thursday.
- The operation transitioned to a search and recovery mission at 9:00 p.m. on Friday.
- The search spanned approximately 2,400 square miles.
- The operation lasted 43 hours.
- Resources deployed included three surface ships and 12 aircraft.
- The Marine was serving on the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) during integrated training.
- The Marine's name is being withheld until 24 hours after next-of-kin notification per Navy policy.
Who's Mentioned
organizationU.S. Navy“The branch managing the search and recovery operation.”organizationMakin Island Amphibious Readiness Group“The group that initiated the search and rescue operation.”organization13th Marine Expeditionary Unit“The unit participating in integrated training with the Makin Island Amphibious R”organizationUSS Anchorage“The amphibious transport dock ship where the Marine was serving.”locationMarine Corps Base Camp Pendleton“The base where the 13th MEU is based.”organizationU.S. Marine Corps“The branch of the missing service member.”organizationU.S. Coast Guard“Participated in the search operation.”organizationU.S. Air Force“Participated in the search operation.”locationSan Diego“Homeport of the USS Anchorage.”