07/05/2026
To our Nightdipper Family and Friends,
It is with unimaginably heavy hearts that we face the hard conclusion that our missing Nightdipper has been
lost at sea.
Over the last 102 hours, the US Navy and theater assets conducted a rigorous, systematic, and tireless search.
We have searched 24/7, using ships and aircraft from two carrier strike groups, additional shore-based aircraft and national capabilities, searching over 14,000 square miles, and then searching them again. We are at the point where
additional search efforts will not yield any improved results- therefore, the search has been suspended.
To the Family - Our love, thoughts, prayers and complete support remain unconditionally with you during this
indescribably painful time. We carry this heavy burden alongside you. You are, and will always remain, a
cherished part of our Nightdipper family.
Our absolute deepest gratitude goes out to every squadron, crew, search unit, and cooperating agency who worked
so relentlessly throughout this operation. The overwhelming support over the last several days to find our
Nightdipper is a testament to our shared bond. Though this tragedy brings profound grief, there is no doubt of
every entity's effort to bring our Sailor home.
As we mark the 250th anniversary of our Nation's Independence, we are painfully reminded that the cost of freedom is high. We will carry on in his honor, dedicated to our sacred mission, "Rescue, Protect, Deliver."
