2 Sailors Found Mysteriously Dead On USS George Washington Shortly After Arrival In Japan
Two crew members of the USS George Washington were mysteriously found dead shortly after the ship arrived at its new homeport in Yokosuka, Japan.
Petty Officer Cuyler Burnett Condon was found unresponsive in an on-base hotel room on November 22. Three days later, Seaman Dimitri Isacc Morales was discovered dead in an off-base hotel.
The causes of death remain unknown, and investigations are underway with the NCIS collaborating with Japanese authorities to uncover the truth.
The tragedy has shaken the crew, recalling a grim incident in 2022 when three sailors aboard the same ship died by suicide within a week due to poor living conditions.
The USS George Washington, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, recently completed a six-year overhaul and was deployed to replace the USS Ronald Reagan in Japan.
With a storied history dating back to its commissioning in 1992, the ship carries the weight of its legacy and the immense responsibility of its current mission.
The Navy has temporarily banned alcohol for all crew members as a precaution while grief counseling and support services are being provided to the crew.
As investigations continue, the mysterious deaths of two sailors cast a heavy shadow on the USS George Washington’s new mission, leaving unanswered questions and a grieving crew.