JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –
A retired Marine Corps service member was found dead in a hotel room here at approximately 11 a.m. The cause of death is currently under investigation, and the name of the retired member is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with family, friends and coworkers of this veteran," said Col. Bill Knight, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander.
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service will be the lead investigating office. All media representatives should contact NCIS Public Affairs at ed.buice@navy.mil