A 19-year-old US sailor has been declared lost at sea after he was assumed to have gone overboard the USS George Washington off the coast of Australia.

Jose Antonio Rivera Lynch IV was identified as the missing sailor by the Navy on Aug. 1.

Rivera Lynch served as an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Launch/Recovery Equipment) Airman onboard the aircraft carrier and went missing on July 28, only hours after a “positive” phone call with his parents.

“At just 19 years old, Jose faithfully served his country with honor, courage, and an unwavering commitment to protecting others,” his family revealed in a GoFundMe. 5

“Jose was more than a sailor — he was a loving son, a cherished brother, and a loyal friend whose laughter and light touched everyone around him. His sudden loss has left our

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