YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — Two sailors assigned to the USS George Washington died after returning to the ship's homeport at Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan, according to the Navy Times.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Cuyler Burnett Condon and Dimitri Isacc Morales were both found unresponsive in separate incidents on Nov. 22 and Nov. 25, respectively.
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In a statement, the Navy said Condon was found in a hotel room on base and Morales was found in the town of Yokosuka.
The Navy said updated rules are in effect for the USS George Washington crew following the deaths.
"Due to liberty incidents that have occurred both prior to ship’s arrival, and since the return, the command has extended liberty policies that were already in place and also restricted the consumption of alcohol for service members assigned to the crew as part of ongoing efforts to ensure liberty for Sailors and maintain our strong relationship with Japan," the Navy said in a statement.
Grief counseling and support services are available to the crew, the Navy added.
The USS George Washington had departed Naval Station Norfolk for Japan in April with thousands of sailors on board after undergoing maintenance.
The Navy did not note a cause of death for either sailor and said NCIS is investigating the incidents.
