Marine Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco Lost at Sea Off California Coast
Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, a 21-year-old Marine from Minnesota, went missing from the USS Anchorage off Southern California on June 25, 2026, during integrated training exercises. A multi-agency search covering 2,400 square miles over 43 hours failed to locate him, and he was declared dead on June 27. Recovery operations continue. The incident’s circumstances are under investigation.
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Pentagon identifies Marine lost at sea off Southern California coast
The U.S. military has identified Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, 21, of Minnesota, as the Marine lost at sea off the coast of Southern California. He was reported missing from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage on Thursday, prompting an extensive search and rescue operation. Ortiz Canseco was declared deceased on Saturday. The incident occurred during operations off Southern California.
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Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, a 21-year-old U.S. Marine from Minnesota, was declared dead after going missing from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage off the coast of Southern California on Thursday, June 25, 2026. He disappeared during training between the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. The U.S. Navy launched a search and rescue mission, which transitioned to search and recovery operations on Friday after covering 2,400 square miles over 43 hours with three surface ships and 12 aircraft from the Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force. Canseco enlisted in the Marine Corps on April 3, 2023, and was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment at Camp Pendleton before transferring to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. The circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation. Col. Richard Alvarez, commanding officer of the 13th MEU, expressed condolences to his family.
Marine Corps TimesUS Marine Declared Dead After Going Missing from USS Anchorage Off California Coast
Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, a 21-year-old U.S. Marine from Minnesota, was declared dead after going missing from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage on Thursday, June 25, 2026, during training exercises off the coast of Southern California. The search and rescue operation, involving assets from the Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force, covered 2,400 square miles over 43 hours with three surface ships and 12 aircraft. It transitioned to a recovery operation on Friday, indicating the likely death. Canseco enlisted in April 2023 and was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment at Camp Pendleton. The circumstances of his death are under investigation. Col. Richard Alvarez, commanding officer of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, expressed condolences to his family.
Military TimesUS Marine Declared Dead After Going Missing from USS Anchorage Off Southern California
A US Marine, Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, 21, was declared dead after going missing from the USS Anchorage off the coast of Southern California. He disappeared on Thursday during joint training between the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. The US Navy initiated a search and rescue mission but transitioned to recovery operations on Friday, suggesting death was likely. Search efforts involved the Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force, covering 2,400 square miles over 43 hours with three ships and 12 aircraft. Canseco, originally from Minnesota, enlisted in April 2023 and was assigned to Camp Pendleton before transferring to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. The circumstances of his death are under investigation. Col. Richard Alvarez offered condolences on behalf of the 13th MEU, noting that Canseco served with honor.
Military TimesUS Marine Declared Dead After Going Missing from USS Anchorage Off Southern California
Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, a 21-year-old U.S. Marine from Minnesota, was declared dead after going missing from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage on Thursday, June 25, 2026, during training exercises off the coast of Southern California. The search and rescue operation, involving the Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force, covered 2,400 square miles over 43 hours with three surface ships and 12 aircraft before shifting to recovery operations on Friday. Canseco enlisted in the Marine Corps on April 3, 2023, and was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment at Camp Pendleton. The circumstances of his death are under investigation. Col. Richard Alvarez, commanding officer of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, extended condolences to his family, noting he served with honor and commitment.
Marine Corps TimesMarine lost at sea identified as 21-year-old infantryman from Minnesota
The U.S. Marine Corps has identified Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, a 21-year-old infantryman from Minnesota, as the Marine who went missing from the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage off the southern coast of California on June 25. A multi-agency search involving Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard personnel covered 2,400 square miles using three ships and 12 aircraft over 43 hours. Unable to locate him, the Navy transitioned to recovery operations on June 26, and he was declared dead on June 27. The cause of his disappearance is under investigation. Ortiz Canseco enlisted in April 2023, trained at Camp Pendleton, and was assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Officials expressed condolences and commitment to recovery efforts.
Task & PurposeMarine lost at sea identified as 21-year-old infantryman from Minnesota
Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, a 21-year-old Marine infantryman from Minnesota, was declared dead on June 27 after going missing from the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage off the southern coast of California. He was reported missing on June 25 during integrated training between the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. A 43-hour search by Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard personnel covered about 2,400 square miles using three ships and 12 aircraft, but he was not located. The Navy switched to recovery operations on June 26. The circumstances of his disappearance are under investigation. Ortiz Canseco enlisted in April 2023, trained as a rifleman, and was assigned to Camp Pendleton. His military awards include the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. Officials expressed condolences and pledged continued recovery efforts.
Task & PurposeMarine lost at sea identified as 21-year-old infantryman from Minnesota
The Marine Corps has identified Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, a 21-year-old infantryman from Minnesota, as the Marine who went missing from the USS Anchorage off the southern coast of California. He was reported missing on June 25 during integrated training between the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. A search covering 2,400 square miles involving Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard assets failed to locate him. Recovery operations began on June 26, and he was declared dead on June 27. The circumstances of his disappearance are under investigation. Ortiz Canseco enlisted in April 2023 and was assigned to Camp Pendleton. His awards include the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.
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