“Marine Lance Corporals Found Dead at North Carolina Gas Station Identified”

Three Marine lance corporals stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were found dead at a gas station. The men were discovered unresponsive in a car at a Speedway gas station in Hampstead, and their cause of death has not been released. The Pender County Sheriff’s Office received a missing person report for one of the Marines, but foul play is not suspected. The Marines have been identified as Tanner J. Kaltenberg, Merax C. Dockery, and Ivan R. Garcia. Autopsy results are expected to determine the cause of death soon. HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, Associated Press reported

Three Marine lance corporals stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were found dead over the weekend at a gas station in Hampstead. The men were identified as Tanner J. Kaltenberg, 19, of Madison, Wisconsin; Merax C. Dockery, 23, of Pottawatomie, Oklahoma; and Ivan R. Garcia, 23, of Naples, Florida. They were motor vehicle operators with the Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, and 2nd Marine Logistics Group.

The Pender County Sheriff’s Office received a missing person report for one of the Marines, but no details were shared. The cause of death has not been released, and authorities are awaiting autopsy results. Sgt. Chester Ward of the sheriff’s office stated that there is no suspicion of foul play, but the cause of death may be something unexpected.

Brig. Gen. Michael McWilliams, commanding general of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group, expressed his condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased Marines. He assured that the focus is on providing necessary resources and support to those affected by the tragic loss.

The cause of death is expected to be determined by Wednesday. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are waiting for autopsy results to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

This unfortunate incident has left the Marine Corps community in mourning. The loss of three young service members is a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who serve in the military. As the investigation progresses, the Marine Corps and local authorities will continue to provide support to the families and friends affected by this tragedy..

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