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Executive Officer Reportedly Dies by Suicide on Navy Combat Ship

‘INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT’

Cmdr. Jonathan Michael Volkle, 44, was found dead on Oct. 27.

Alex Nguyen
Alex Nguyen 

Breaking News Intern

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United States Navy
Alex Nguyen

Alex Nguyen

Breaking News Intern

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