It
is with great sadness that we learned today of the United States sailor
fatalities following the August 21st collision between the
guided-missile
destroyer USS John S. McCain and a merchant vessel, which occurred east
of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. As the Navy begins the process
of recovering our fallen sailors, our thoughts and prayers go out to
their families and friends. We are grateful
for the rescue and recovery efforts of the officers and crew of the USS
John S. McCain, the Malaysian Coast Guard, Royal Malaysian Navy, and
Royal Singaporean Navy. The Department of Defense will conduct a
thorough and complete investigation of the incident.
Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
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