MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BUTLER, Okinawa, Japan -- The Marine Corps identifies Captain Jahmar F. Resilard, 28, as the Marine who was pronounced deceased after he was found during search and rescue operations off the coast of Kochi, Japan on Dec. 6.
Resilard is one of two Marines who have been found after an F/A-18 and KC-130 mishap occurred Dec. 6.
Resilard, served as an F/A-18 pilot with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA(AW)-242), stationed on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Yamaguchi, Japan.
"The Bats are deeply saddened by the loss of Captain Jahmar Resilard. He was an effective and dedicated leader who cared for his Marines and fellow fighter pilots with passion. His warm and charismatic nature bound us together and we will miss him terribly. We honor his service and his contribution to the Marine Corps and our great nation. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends," said Lieutenant Colonel James Compton, commanding officer of Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242.
Captain Resilard is from Miramar, Florida. His personal decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.
We ask that media respects the family's privacy during this challenging time.
The circumstances of the aircraft mishap are currently under investigation.
Media seeking additional information should contact III Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan, via email: IIIMEFMEDIA@usmc.mil <mailto:IIIMEFMEDIA@usmc.mil>