Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Master Chief Petty Officer Richard J. Kessler Jr., 47, of Gulfport, Fla., was found deceased in his berthing compartment June 8 on board USS Enterprise (CVN 65). He was assigned to Enterprise as a logistics specialist. Enterprise is currently deployed to the Fifth Fleet area of responsibility conducting operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Source: defense.gov
