Coast Guard Search for RI Sailor Underway in North Carolina Waters

NORFOLK, VA — A search and rescue effort is underway for a USS Normandy (CG 60) Sailor who went overboard at approximately 3 p.m. local Tuesday. According to Coast Guard LCDR Brian Wierzbicki, the ship was conducting independent training approximately 80 nautical miles off the coast of North Carolina at the time of the incident. Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), U.S. Coast Guard medium endurance cutter USCGC Forward (WMEC 911), along with Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided missile destroyers USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) and USS Mason (DDG 87) are currently on station to join USS Normandy in the ongoing search efforts. Navy fixed and rotary wing aircraft are also currently assisting in the operation.The Sailor's next of kin has been made aware of the incident and is being provided updates on the ongoing search and rescue operation. Command leadership is in contact with Normandy families to make them aware of the incident as well.