A United States Marine with ties to Camp Lejeune has been declared dead following an incident where he fell overboard from the USS Iwo Jima in the Caribbean Sea. The Marine, part of a military operation, became the first American casualty linked to a drug boat targeting operation. Despite extensive search efforts, he was pronounced lost at sea. The incident has raised concerns regarding safety protocols during maritime operations. In related news, two other military personnel were reported injured in separate incidents in the same region.