Richard J Kessler, sailor on USS Enterprise found dead

A sailor was found dead on board the USS Enterprise Friday.

Master Chief Petty Officer Richard J. Kessler, 47, of Gulfport, Florida was found dead in his berthing compartment, according to a press release from the Department of Defense.

No other details on Kessler’s death have been released.

Kessler was assigned to Enterprise as a logistics specialist as the Enterprise is currently deployed to the Fifth Fleet area of responsibility conducting operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

USS Enterprise aircraft carrier photo 2004

Photo/US Navy Mate Airman Rob Gaston public domain

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