Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, 21, of Florida, went overboard from the USS Iwo Jima on February 7 while the amphibious assault ship was deployed with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit in the region.
Following 72 hours of intensive search and rescue operations involving Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force personnel, the effort was called off and Oforah was officially declared deceased on February 10.
Military officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
