[null and void]

Red scarf?

[rktman]

Which ‘Petty’ officer has/had pictures?

[odawg]

“While an investigation is ongoing, the death of Stearney will almost certainly be ruled a suicide...”

Investigation is being conducted by James Comey.

[Oatka]

was found dead in his quarters

Maybe I missed it, but dead of WHAT? Gunshot to the head, hanging, plastic bag over head, OD on sleeping pills, etc., etc.

If nothing obvious, at least they could say "No apparent signs of foul play."

[Enterprise]

First responders reported that he was Bahrain dead.

[Snickering Hound]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_Leonard_scandal

Or some other corruption.

Family keeps those 3-Star benefits instead of visiting him in Leavenworth.