A Sailor aboard USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) died Thursday, May 26, of a non-combat related injury while the ship was underway in the Gulf of Aqaba.

The ship's medical personnel responded to the scene and the Sailor was pronounced dead at 7:39 a.m., local time. The Navy is investigating the circumstances of the death, however, there are no indications of foul play. In accordance with Department of Defense policy, the identity of the Sailor will be released 24 hours following notification of family members.

USS Harpers Ferry is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and is currently forward deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

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