US Marine Declared Dead After Falling Overboard

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A US Marine fell overboard from USS Iwo Jima last week. The ship is an amphibious assault ship in the Caribbean.

Lance Corporal Chukwuemeka Oforah was 21 years old. A three-day search followed his fall into the water. He was declared dead after the search ended.

Klear Note — USS Iwo Jima is a large Navy ship that carries Marines. Amphibious assault ships transport troops and equipment for military operations.

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Lance Corporal: A rank in the US Marine Corps, above private.
USS Iwo Jima: A US Navy ship that carries troops and equipment.
amphibious assault ship: A military ship designed to land soldiers on beaches.

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