He was declared dead Friday after five days of efforts to find him or recover his body were unsuccessful.<\/p>\n
Currier went overboard from the amphibious USS Essex around 9:40 a.m. Aug. 9 while the aircraft was conducting routine operations off the coast of the Philippines, the report said.<\/p>\n
Capt. Diann Rosenfield said Currier was with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit stationed at Camp Pendleton near San Diego, according to a news release. <\/p>\n
\u201cOur hearts go out to the Currier family,\u201d commanding officer Col. Chandler Nelms said. \u201cCpl. Currier\u2019s loss is felt by our entire ARG\/MEU family, and he will not be forgotten.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to the release, Currier enlisted in the Marine Corps in August 2015 and graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Paris Island, several months later.<\/p>\n
At the time of Currier\u2019s disappearance, he had been deployed with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th MEU, aboard the Essex.<\/p>\n
The search for Currier, assisted by the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, and the Philippine Coast Guard, spanned 13,000 square nautical miles, the Marine Corps Times reported.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll of our Marines and Sailors demonstrated a tremendous resilinence and put forth an extraordinary effort over the past five days,\u201d Nelms said. \u201cOur thoughts and prayers have been and will continue to be with our Marine\u2019s family during this difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Officials are currently investigated the circumstances surrounding the incident, the press release said. No official photo of Currier was provided.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Another grim reminder that training can be just as hazardous as war. Fair winds and following seas, Cpl. Currier. Condolences to his family, friends, and shipmates. <\/p>\n
Eternal Father, grant, we pray<\/p>\n
To all Marines, both night and day<\/p>\n
The courage, honor, strength, and skill <\/p>\n
Their land to serve, Thy law fulfill<\/p>\n
Be Thou the shield forevermore<\/p>\n
From every peril to the Corps.<\/p>\n
Amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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