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Aaron C. Vaughn
Faith, Courage, and the Ultimate Sacrifice, Extortion 17
Chief Petty Officer Aaron Carson Vaughn was described as "a tough warrior, but a gentle man." He never took for granted that he had been blessed to be born in the United States of America, land of the free. His sacrifice exemplifies the highest ideals of Naval Special Warfare, and...
Aaron C. Vaughn
Faith, Courage, and the Ultimate Sacrifice, Extortion 17
Chief Petty Officer Aaron Carson Vaughn was described as "a tough warrior, but a gentle man." He never took for granted that he had been blessed to be born in the United States of America, land of the free. His sacrifice exemplifies the highest ideals of Naval Special Warfare, and...
John W. Faas
The Warrior's Heart, Extortion 17
Chief Petty Officer John W. Faas exemplified the SEAL ethos in every aspect of his life. His sacrifice will never be forgotten, and his memory serves as a powerful reminder of the courage, dedication, and warrior spirit of those who serve in our nation's elite special operations forces.
John W. Faas
The Warrior's Heart, Extortion 17
Chief Petty Officer John W. Faas exemplified the SEAL ethos in every aspect of his life. His sacrifice will never be forgotten, and his memory serves as a powerful reminder of the courage, dedication, and warrior spirit of those who serve in our nation's elite special operations forces.
Jason D. Lewis
A Quiet Professional's Ultimate Sacrifice
Petty Officer First Class Jason D. Lewis was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, recognizing his heroic achievement in connection with combat operations. His legacy is one of unwavering resolve, selfless service, and the quiet courage that defines so many of our nation's finest warriors. He will forever...
Jason D. Lewis
A Quiet Professional's Ultimate Sacrifice
Petty Officer First Class Jason D. Lewis was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, recognizing his heroic achievement in connection with combat operations. His legacy is one of unwavering resolve, selfless service, and the quiet courage that defines so many of our nation's finest warriors. He will forever...
Matthew John Leathers
A Fearless Operator's Enduring Legacy
Petty Officer First Class Matthew J. Leathers was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, recognizing his heroic achievement in connection with combat operations. His legacy is one of extraordinary courage, unwavering loyalty, and the ultimate sacrifice made in defense of freedom. He will forever be remembered as a...
Matthew John Leathers
A Fearless Operator's Enduring Legacy
Petty Officer First Class Matthew J. Leathers was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, recognizing his heroic achievement in connection with combat operations. His legacy is one of extraordinary courage, unwavering loyalty, and the ultimate sacrifice made in defense of freedom. He will forever be remembered as a...
Michael P. Murphy
A Leader's Unwavering Courage on Operation Red Wings
Michael Patrick Murphy was more than just a Navy SEAL; he was a dedicated leader and a man of immense courage who made the ultimate sacrifice on June 28th, 2005, during the harrowing events of Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan's Kunar Province. At 29 years old, his actions in the...
Michael P. Murphy
A Leader's Unwavering Courage on Operation Red Wings
Michael Patrick Murphy was more than just a Navy SEAL; he was a dedicated leader and a man of immense courage who made the ultimate sacrifice on June 28th, 2005, during the harrowing events of Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan's Kunar Province. At 29 years old, his actions in the...
Marc A. Lee
The First SEAL Fallen in Iraq, A Legacy of Courage and Sacrifice
Marc Alan Lee was an extraordinary and valiant Navy SEAL, the first SEAL to be killed in Iraq, who made the ultimate sacrifice on August 2nd, 2006, during combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was 28 years old.
Marc A. Lee
The First SEAL Fallen in Iraq, A Legacy of Courage and Sacrifice
Marc Alan Lee was an extraordinary and valiant Navy SEAL, the first SEAL to be killed in Iraq, who made the ultimate sacrifice on August 2nd, 2006, during combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was 28 years old.